Niall Roche asked:


If you have been researching trampolines, you’ve probably come across the name JumpKing. There’s a good reason these trampolines are so popular. JumpKing has high quality trampolines and a venerable reputation as one of the oldest trampoline manufacturers in existence. These trampolines are plenty of fun to use and can usually be counted on to lure the kids up off the couch and out of the house to get some much needed exercise and fresh air. Kids love trampoline and it usually doesn’t take a whole lot of convincing to get them out there.

Of course, while a JumpKing trampoline is fun to use, there’s another reason people use these products. People who are concerned about damaging their backs and joints by doing high impact workouts to strengthen their cardiovascular systems often prefer using a trampoline to work out. This is because there is a lot less stress placed on their bodies when they bounce on the trampoline’s mat, or bed. There is no hard surface beneath the trampoline’s mat. If they do an aerobic workout using floor mats instead, people have a much higher impact surface to work on because the floor is right under the thin mat. Besides helping people exercise without as much stress on their joints, JumpKing trampolines are also great for improving coordination, balance, reflexes and flexibility.

JumpKing Trampolines have had a reputation for creating great trampolines since 1948 and also manufactures replacement parts and accessories. This Texas based company is a certified member of the International Trampoline Industry Assoiciation. In addition, ASTM International certifies JumpKing as a manufacturer of products that meet their exacting quality standards so you know you’re buying a quality product that’s safe for your family to use.

Despite the high quality of JumpKing trampolines, this company makes sure its products remain affordable for its customers. For a little over $300, you can buy a standard basic trampoline. Of course, as you add on accessories, the price will increase. However, this manufacturer does offer free ground shipping on your trampoline order and has offered additional incentives in the past, such as giving away a six foot tent for trampolines with online orders!

In addition to shopping for a basic trampoline, you may want to look at some of the other products JumpKing offers, such as a combination package of a trampoline and a safety enclosure. Also, JumpKing makes another product that is ideal for the young, and young at heart, members of your boucy household – inflatable bounce houses.

With its excellent customer feedback and years of experience, it’s no wonder that JumpKing is usually given first choice for trampoline buyers all over the world.



Bernice

Patti Oar asked:


GET IN SHAPE THE EASY WAY FOR EXERCISE HATERS

 

Do you ever feel like getting in shape or maintaining fitness is overwhelming? If so, you’re not alone. Many, many people have great intentions in starting a fitness program, but can’t maintain the energy or enthusiasm to sustain the effort. This doesn’t mean you’ve failed and it doesn’t mean you can’t still get into shape.OK, there are some strange freaky people who actually like to workout. You’ll hear them talking about how they have to work up a sweat every day or some other crazy nonsense like that. But the truth is for most of us working out is a HUGE Chore! I **** it. I actually **** it every day, but I have managed to stay in shape over the years and I’ve done it in my own way, by multi-tasking. Setting aside an hour each day to workout doesn’t really work for me and perhaps it isn’t your cup of tea either. I have learned to work it into my day and not feel that it’s something I have to set aside, but I manage to exercise while doing other things.

 

Studies have shown that just by walking at a brisk pace for 30-60 minutes a day you are actually burning more fat than running. And boy is that good news for me since I absolutely hate-hate-hate to run. For the longest time I always said that I couldn’t run and that always got me off the hook, but the truth is when I tried it I found that I could actually run for up to 3 miles. I was shocked and ran each day for a while, but it wasn’t for me so I quit. But my dog needs a walk each day so I multi-task and get my aerobic walking in when I’m walking him. We usually go as soon as we get out of bed and then don’t have to worry about it the rest of the day. I do have a treadmill for when the weather is bad, but taking the dog for a walk outside is so much nicer than plodding along on a treadmill. We’re outside in the fresh air and I’m just having fun with my dog. Now I’m not only getting aerobic exercise, but as I said above I like to multi-task when I exercise. I recently purchased a pair of negative heel shoes. There are several brands of these shoes such as MBT Shoes. They claim to not only exercise your legs and **** while you’re wearing them, but they are also supposed to get rid of cellulite. Now I have to warn you, wearing these shoes will give you a serious leg workout Your legs will be burning. I wear them for a 3 mile walk and I’m halfway through before the burning stops. I absolutely **** it, but what a great workout. I can feel it all the way up my legs and **** and even my inner thighs. Then I get out my Ipod and fire up an audiobook and now I’m not only walking my dog, but additionally I am:

 

1. Getting an aerobic workout

 

2. Building my leg muscles with negative heel shoes

 

3. Reading a book

 

As for the non-aerobic exercise, there are many ways you can do this rather painlessly. It does take a little time and effort to get into the habit, but once you do it’s so easy and you don’t even realize you’re doing it. If you like to watch tv you can do a whole ab routine while watching your favorite soap opera. While your mind is focused on the show you forget the pain you’re feeling and before you know if you’ve finished the routine. There are many ab routines you can do such as using an exercise ball, which is actually fun or yoga, pilates or something like Callan Pinckney’s Callanetics (my favorite) Before you know it you’ll have strong flat abs and you’ll be amazed at your strength.After you’ve done the dishes or brushed your teeth you can take a few minutes to do a few barre type exercises for your legs. It really doesn’t take very long and you’ll be amazed at the difference in the way you feel and look. You can attach a band or stretchy bungy type exerciser to a doorknob (just leave it there all the time) and when you see it it will remind you to do a few upper body moves. If you get into the habit of incorporating these types of movements into each day, it will become second nature and before you know it you’ll be in shape investing a lot of time. The best part about any type of working out is that it’s like ***. The more you do, the more you want to do. It is a self-motivating prophecy. You’ll look better which will just motivate you to do more. And when other people notice how fabulous you look and start complimenting you your motivation will soar.

 

So before you think that working out and getting into shape is overwhelming, just try to take it in little bites and soon you’ll be reaping all the benefits. Who knows? You may find that crazy little athlete inside you that’s just waiting to be released. It could happen…



Allison