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Why Vuly Trampolines?

The exploding popularity of trampolines means that there are more brands on the market than ever before. To the untrained eye, the products and the materials that they are made of seem to be very similar. Every company claims that their products are made of the best substances, but how do you know which brand is the most suitable for your family? Continue reading “Why Vuly Trampolines?” »

Trampolines and Special Needs Children

It has been proven that regular trampoline use promotes weight loss, detoxifies the body, and strengthens the immune system. However, many people do not realize that rebounding on a trampoline can dramatically improve the lives and behaviors of individuals with special-needs. Continue reading “Trampolines and Special Needs Children” »

Christie Jenkins Trampoline Champion

Focused, zealous, and exceptional in all she does–Christie Jenkins is truly a class act. Australia’s top-ranking female trampolinist has all of the expected qualities of an Olympic athlete and more, but she also has the rare ability to make it look effortless. At only 22, Christie has the confidence and focus of someone beyond well beyond her years, and strives to be the best that she can be in all areas of her life.

Christie’s history with trampolines actually began before she was born. “My parents met on a trampoline,” she said, laughing. “I guess I was born for it!” Christie found her passion in life early and became involved with trampolines when she was just five years old. Her mother bought her a backyard trampoline, and enrolled her young daughter in lessons as a safety precaution. Her love for trampolining grew, and she entered her first event several years later. “You can begin competing when you are nine,” she explains. “Until then, you’re streamlined into the sport.” All of Christie’s preparations paid off—she competed and won first place in the Victoria state trampoline championships. She described the feeling of winning as “addicting”, and her victories fuelled her trampoline infatuation.

Like many athletes, Christie made a conscious decision to take her passion for trampolining to a higher level. She was only ten years old when she knew that she wanted to be an Olympic athlete one day. “After I had decided my goal, I became devoted to training to the point of obsession,” she said. School holidays became more days for instruction; summer camp was non-existent as she prepared her new routines for her next competition. Her entire life revolved around improving her trampoline skills. “When I was younger, I didn’t think it was a sacrifice. It was all I wanted to do,” she said. It was that attitude that transformed her from a backyard bouncer into a national champion.

Christie says that she thrives on the challenge of training daily and loves her interactions with her coaches and fellow athletes. Even as a full-time uni student, she is still very involved in trampoline competitions. She has recently returned from the World Games, where she won 10th place in the trampolining event, and won first place in the National Trampoline Championships in Adelaide within the past year.

Although Christie eventually achieved her goal, she has experienced some looming obstacles that emerged when she was still a budding athlete. “My family was always very supportive of me and what I wanted to do,” she said, “but my dad lost his job whenever I was 13. Because of the financial considerations, my family told me that they couldn’t afford my competitions anymore.” Most middle school students would have given up, but not Christie. She decided that she simply would have to work harder. “I washed dishes at a cake shop, of all places,” she said. “At that point, you realize that (being an athlete) really is the thing for you. Even at that age, I knew I had to go. I had to get money so I could compete.” Her dish-washing paid off, and she competed in the World Age Groups competition later that year.

Christie has also had to crash through some physical barriers in her quest for the Olympics. She cites the 2003 World Age Groups competition as one of her most difficult competitions to date. Three days before she was scheduled to leave for the competition, Christie tore three ligaments in her ankles. As if that was not enough, she was also struck by food poisoning the morning that she was scheduled to perform her new routine. Despite her taped, damaged ankle and her poisoned body, Christie went on to perform and place in the event.

When asked about how she mentally prepares for her trampoline performances, Christie smiles. “To combat fear, I use visualization strategies. They are incredible and have helped me so much,” she said. “I was a hard time practicing some things. When learning one skill, I would burst into tears. I went to a sport’s psychologist who worked with me and helped me overcome my fear.” She contends that learning the skills is not the hardest part of her sport because most trampoline tricks come from automatic muscle memory. “Thinking about it is the worst,” she said. “It’s better when you just do it!” Other mental frustrations that she has experienced include getting confused and forgetting tricks, but she declares that athletes must push through. “You don’t want to quit when there are problems,” she said.

Today, she has expanded her attentions to coaching other young trampolinists at the Cheltenham Youth Club in Melbourne. She coaches budding trampoline athletes, ranging from six years to seventeen years, and has even started coaching adults. “I love coaching. It’s so nice to see the next generation develop,” she said. “It has definitely made me a better athlete, and it’s very rewarding.” Christie also gives private lessons to future champions.

In addition to her unparalleled trampolining skills, she is also is a standout beach volleyball player at a national level. This year, Christie and her team will compete in the Indo-Pacific Championship in Japan and have their eyes set on the World Championship in France. She said that the trampoline and beach volleyball seasons work out very well, and that both sports keep her in shape.

As if coaching, competing for trampoline events, and balancing her volleyball requirements are not enough, Christie is also a top-notch student. She was the academic dux of her school, and is currently double majoring in economics and Chinese at Monash University in Melbourne. She will graduate next year and is excited to make a bigger impact on the world.

Christie is passionate about trampolines, and offers advice for other athletes who dream of being Olympic athletes. “For trampolining, there is no rush; you can take your time learning the skills because it’s a lifelong activity,” she said. “It’s a great sport. Parents can be assured that it’s a very safe sport with a low incidence of injury. Kids love it because it’s fun!”

Christie has a bright future in front of her, and her steely determination will make its mark, both on the trampoline and off of it. “I finish uni next year, and there are other things I want to learn,” she said. “Still, there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing!”

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Cardio Exercises

Everyone wants to be lean and fit, but many people find strict exercise plans to be boring and restrictive. Unfortunately, these strict exercise plans are often not successful because individuals do not stick with them. Gym subscriptions can be expensive and time consuming, and some users may feel more comfortable with achieving their weight loss goals without being in a crowded workout facility.

Vuly believes that there is a better way to achieve long-lasting fitness. Why not blast away the fat in a fun, easy exercise plan with a trampoline? If you think that the simple rebounding motion is all that you can do on a trampoline, think again. While rebounding is a fantastic way to lose weight and detoxify the body (see our detoxifying article for more information), there are other workout tools and motions that you can incorporate into a trampoline exercise plan. As an added benefit, there are no monthly member fees, unavailable machines, or special workout wear required, and you can do it in the privacy of your own home!

We love hearing feedback from our customers and sometimes have the pleasure of hearing some inventive and inspiring methods that our trampoline users have used to burn off fat. Here are some of our favorites:

 

Kelly, a recent college graduate, credits jumping rope while jumping on her 12 foot trampoline as a factor in her recent weight loss. “I always wanted the lean bodies like I saw on TV, but I was so bored running on a treadmill. I felt like I was just running on a hamster wheel,” she explained. “My weight was ballooning out of control and I felt so unattractive and unhappy. Then I started reading about trampoline rebounding plans and thought that it might work for me!” By adopting a healthy diet, increasing her water intake, and exercising regularly on her trampoline, Kelly has lost 42 pounds. “I was told by a friend that jumping rope provided some fantastic health benefits, but I was afraid that my joints couldn’t handle it on hard surfaces. I didn’t realize how easy it was to incorporate jumping rope into my exercise plan until I got a trampoline from Vuly. “Kelly said that jumping rope on her trampoline was inexpensive and easy, and that her cardiovascular endurance and stamina has never been better. “I feel like my new trampoline exercise plan has given me my life back,” she says. “It was fun, it was easy, and it worked for me!”

* Matt , a software engineer, found that running in on his trampoline was much more fun than running around his neighborhood. “I love to run, but I hate how my knees and back ache when I run on the pavement,” he said. “I wanted to be active, but it just wasn’t worth the pain or the humiliation of being the big guy huffing and puffing around the block. I was insecure about my weight and didn’t want an audience, “he said. Matt decided to buy a 14 foot trampoline from Vuly after he started doing some research on trampoline workout palns “I thought that the large size would give me plenty of room to move, “he states. Matt has stuck with his new trampoline exercise plan and is feeling healthier and better than ever. “Because I sit in my office chair all day, I have to make a conscious effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Running on my trampoline keeps my heart rate up and my weight down. My weight loss has put even less pressure on my joints, and I can tell a big difference in my flexibility. Plus, I love the fact that I can do it in my bare feet!”

* If a high intensity workout is your forte, why not try incorporating a trampoline into your martial arts or kickboxing training? Stan, a high school teacher, discovered that performing his kickboxing moves on a trampoline increased his balance, his strength, and his agility. “I would stretch, warm up, and then take some pumping music outside to my trampoline,” he said. “I would start with my training moves and do them for the duration of one song. Then, during the next song, I would bounce or run in place on the trampoline until the next song would come on.” Stan said that he would continue switching the songs and workout methods for the duration of one album’s time length and then would finish his workout for the day. The results, he said, were fantastic. “I got a great interval workout with my trampoline exercise program and I always had something new to concentrate on. Because I was never doing anything for very long, I never got bored with the workout. If I was struggling with the intensity of the exercise, I reminded myself that the interval would be over soon. My trampoline workout program has kept me moving and my girlfriend says she can really tell a difference in my muscle definition!”

A key benefit in using trampolines for your cardio exercise is that you can customize your own workout plan. A wide array of exercises can be incorporated into your trampoline workout plan, including leg raises, side bends, standing sit ups, pushups, leg kicks, arm punches, and more. You are in control of your own trampoline exercise destiny!

Vuly is committed to increasing the wellness of trampoline enthusiasts of all ages and believe that good health should not only be beneficial— it should also be fun! We take pride in providing top-quality trampolines and accessories and would love to help you achieve your weight loss goals. We have a wide variety of models that can suit users of any age and skill level. Check out our trampoline stock today and bounce your way to a healthier, happier you!

Disclaimer: Vuly does not specifically endorse any of the mentioned exercises and only relays information that is given to us. Children are to be supervised while jumping on our trampolines at all times, and the use of safety nets and additional safety equipment t for users of all ages is strongly recommended. Please consult a doctor before starting this, or any other, workout plan.

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Trampolines are not Just for Kids!

Trampolines are a very popular backyard toy for children and teenagers, in which many families own a trampoline these days. Vuly Trampolines is one of the most commonly purchased trampoline brand names.

Children love to bounce up and down on a trampoline and have fun, but have you ever considered that trampolines may also be a great way for you to work out and get that much needed daily exercise? Children get a large amount of exercise whilst bouncing and having frun on a trampoline. This is one of the rare forms of exercise where children can have fun and not think about the fact they are actually exercising.

It has been researched that exercising on a trampoline is a better workout than other forms of activity. This is because trampolines are challenging- not only do you have to exercise, but you also have to get the hang on moving and balancing on a trampoline. It is seen as a great form of physical acticity because each individual has to learn how to balance and move deliberately on an elastic surface, which in time, builds coordination.

You will definitely be surprised as to how your legs, hips and abdominal muscles will hurt after your first few vigorous trampoline workouts.So all you adults out there that think trampolines are only for the young ones, think again! A trampoline is suitable for any individual or any age. Why don’t you try it out today?

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