Last year, my husband told me that he thought we should get a trampoline for our sons. I told him that I thought the boys were too young and that he must be crazy. He talked me into it, however, and now that we have it, I have to agree that he was right. The boys took to it right away.
Then, they convinced me to get on it as well. Here I was, an over 35 year old out of shape Mother, jumping on a trampoline for the first time in my life. There were times when I thought I had lost my mind completely, but seeing how much fun my sons were having jumping with me pushed all negative thoughts away. Never mind that this was supposed to be my children's trampoline- it was now a family trampoline!
We began spending more time on the former childrenas trampoline each day. Soon, I noticed that I was feeling better. My jeans began to fit better. An athlete all my life, watching my muscle tone fade slowly away with age and child bearing, the destruction of what was once strong was depressing. Watching things get back into shape though, was a rush!
Before I knew it, I was spending at least an hour on the trampoline every day and so were the boys. It was great! The physical exertion wore the boys out, and they were also getting more fit every day that went by.
The benefits for me have been tremendous. My legs, as I mentioned above, are now strong and solid again, allowing me to return to my chosen profession working with horses. My core muscles became tight, and the baby fat slowly melted away. I have more endurance for chasing my sons around the yard. My clothes all fit better in fact I had to go shopping and buy a new wardrobe!
My sister finds it hilarious that my first trampoline came along under the guise of being our children's trampoline. Since she has never seen the benefits, or experienced the pure joy of playing with kids on a trampoline, I tell her not to knock it until she tries it.
Our trampoline is still in good shape, but I have recently thought about upgrading to a bigger one. The boys are getting bigger and starting to outgrow this one, and some of the newer ones come in rectangular shapes, which have more room to learn some tricks. Sounds like a blast!
Is thirty-five too old to learn to jump on a trampoline? Heavens no! I think everyone should learn to jump, and experience the joy and health benefits first hand. It is a great stress reliever, muscle builder, and fat burner. The cardio-vascular benefits are amazing as well. My entire family would encourage anyone to go and get a trampoline! - 15343
Then, they convinced me to get on it as well. Here I was, an over 35 year old out of shape Mother, jumping on a trampoline for the first time in my life. There were times when I thought I had lost my mind completely, but seeing how much fun my sons were having jumping with me pushed all negative thoughts away. Never mind that this was supposed to be my children's trampoline- it was now a family trampoline!
We began spending more time on the former childrenas trampoline each day. Soon, I noticed that I was feeling better. My jeans began to fit better. An athlete all my life, watching my muscle tone fade slowly away with age and child bearing, the destruction of what was once strong was depressing. Watching things get back into shape though, was a rush!
Before I knew it, I was spending at least an hour on the trampoline every day and so were the boys. It was great! The physical exertion wore the boys out, and they were also getting more fit every day that went by.
The benefits for me have been tremendous. My legs, as I mentioned above, are now strong and solid again, allowing me to return to my chosen profession working with horses. My core muscles became tight, and the baby fat slowly melted away. I have more endurance for chasing my sons around the yard. My clothes all fit better in fact I had to go shopping and buy a new wardrobe!
My sister finds it hilarious that my first trampoline came along under the guise of being our children's trampoline. Since she has never seen the benefits, or experienced the pure joy of playing with kids on a trampoline, I tell her not to knock it until she tries it.
Our trampoline is still in good shape, but I have recently thought about upgrading to a bigger one. The boys are getting bigger and starting to outgrow this one, and some of the newer ones come in rectangular shapes, which have more room to learn some tricks. Sounds like a blast!
Is thirty-five too old to learn to jump on a trampoline? Heavens no! I think everyone should learn to jump, and experience the joy and health benefits first hand. It is a great stress reliever, muscle builder, and fat burner. The cardio-vascular benefits are amazing as well. My entire family would encourage anyone to go and get a trampoline! - 15343
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