The History of Trampolines in the Modern Era.
One thing that really surprised me when researching the history of trampolines online was the time scale in which they have been used and available. Originally in there primitive for they were brought about by Inuit tribes in a very crude form of animal skin used to perform bouncing of people. The use of the animal skins progressed into its now mechanical form only in the 1930′s in the USA. The makers of the trampolines began there own business producing them on a larger scale originally used for a gymnastics point of view its is only over the past 30 years that this has progressed to the family garden trampoline.
The military used trampolines for pilot training and astronauts used them to practice a non gravity enviroment. The current role of the trampoline in the modern enviroment are several purposes. Firstly from a fitness point of view the trampolines are used to lose weight and tone the body and legs. Its is friendly on joints also so well worth considering as an alternative to something like hard running.
Circus events locally and nationally use them for the entertainment aspect providing a great range of tricks and stunts. If you are considering the gymnastic aspect then the majority of competition trampolines are of the rectangle variety. The main makers of the competition trampolines are based in Essex in the UK.
Always make safety your priority when you are using trampolines or even watching others. A safe surround padding and safety enclosure will help provide an excellent safe environment for kids using trampolines in the garden. Footwear is also something to consider go without your boots and trainers and just wear socks this way there is less chance of any tears on the trampoline base.
