History of Trampolines
The first trampolines were said to be used by the Inuit people who used to toss each other into the air on a walrus skin. This may have also occurred in Europe with people using a blanket; this is very similar to the practice used by firemen to catch people from falling buildings. The very first trampolines were made by Nissen and Griswold in 1934. They had experimented by stretching a piece of canvas out and used coil springs, it was used as a training device for tumblers but obviously soon became popular in its own right. The name came from the Spanish word trampolin which means diving board.
Benefits of Trampolines
Obesity is reaching crisis levels in modern society, and in these current conditions any form of physical activity or exercise should be considered good. It is often hard to get your kid to exercise because of all the computer games and new technology that keeps them inside. The trampoline stands the test of time and is a very fun and enjoyable way to get your kid out there onto it and get them bouncing around. After some minutes your child will start burning some vital energy. Trampolines are by no means the most...