Want to put some bounce into your workout? If you're bored with land workouts that require high-impact moves or you just want to have more fun while you sweat, trampoline workouts are the way to go.
Jump yourself fit
Jump workouts are not only a quick way to tighten, tone and build core strength, they can also shred calories and boost cardio as effectively as going for a run -- without the stress on your joints. We connected with Springfree Trampoline to get the best trampoline moves to combine into a 20-minute muscle-toning cardio workout. Are you ready to jump?
Straight jump
Starting point: Standing tall with your feet on the trampoline and your arms extended straight above head.
Mid move: Jump up and hold your body in a straight position with your arms raised.
Landing: Land with your body straight, arms straight above head.
Seat drop
Starting point: Stand tall with your hands at your sides.
Mid move: Jump up in the air, moving your legs forward, then bounce on your bottom with your legs straight out in front and your palms down with your fingers pointed toward your toes.
Landing: Land standing tall, as in the starting position.
Tuck jump
Starting point: Stand tall with your hands at your sides.
Mid move: Jump up, pull your knees to your chest and grasp your hands around your knees or ankles.
Landing: Land standing tall with your arms extended straight over your head.
Pike jump
Starting point: Stand tall with your feet on the trampoline and arms at your sides.
Mid move: Jump up and point your legs out, keeping them straight and parallel to ground while reaching your arms toward your feet, fingers pointing toward your toes.
Landing: Land standing with your legs straight, as at the starting point.
Swivel hips
Starting point: Stand tall with your feet on the trampoline and arms at your sides.
Mid move: Jump up in air, moving your legs forward into a seated position.
Landing: After the bounce, perform a half-twist and land facing in the opposite direction.
Extra move: Instead of jumping up and landing on your feet, land on your bottom with your legs straight out in front of you and your palms down, with your fingers pointed toward toes. You'll bounce back up into the air and then land on your feet.
Straddle jump
Starting point: Stand tall with your feet on the trampoline and your arms at your sides.
Mid move: Jump up and extend your legs sideways, approximately 90 degrees apart, keeping your legs straight while you reach with your arms toward your feet and point your fingers to your toes.
Landing: Land standing with your legs straight, returning to start position.
Jumping jacks
Starting point: Stand tall with your feet on the trampoline and your arms at your sides.
Movement: Jump up and point your legs out to either side, keeping them straight, while your arms reach above your head until you clasp your hands at the top.
Landing: Land standing with your legs straight and together, in starting position.
Half-twist and full twist
Starting point: Stand tall with your feet on the trampoline and your arms at your sides.
Movement: Jump up and turn in the air, facing the opposite direction for a half-twist, or complete 360-degree rotation for a full twist.
Landing: Land with your hands at your sides in a half-twist or a full twist.
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