According to a survey carried out online, trampolining is among the top three sports most enjoyed by children. Three hours each week on average, is spent on a trampoline which is a third more than spent on basketball and cycling, the other favourite pastimes. Research has shown huge health benefits for children and adults alike, while still being a fun activity.

Karl Frew, fitness instructor, stated that rebounders have always been available, but as people have realised how effective they are for exercise their popularity has soared. Rebound classes in fitness clubs have become a huge success, with many having long waiting lists.

The British Heart Foundation have been raising awareness of children’s exercise in a bid to reduce levels of child obesity, and exercise trampolines have played a large part in the campaign, Bouncing with Health. The British Heart Foundation are working with the suppliers of exercise trampolines in order to raise awareness of exercise benefits and to raise funds.

A NASA study showed that exercise on a trampoline was 60 percent more effective than normal exercise. It improves agility, balance and burns more calories. Exercise on a trampoline also reduces the shock of impact and is suitable for people who can’t undertake conventional exercise.

As an increasing number of children and adults are becoming obese, trampolines could become an effective way to include children’s exercise in a daily routine, encouraging fitness and weight loss.