The Daily Express newspaper has recommended trampolines as the central component of the “back garden gym,” citing their unparalleled strengths as fitness boosters.

Hailing the trampoline as “the ultimate piece of garden gym equipment,” it pointed out that trampolining brought with it a huge range of health benefits, such as strengthening muscles and bones, boosting the lymphatic system, increasing the metabolic rate, toning bodies and reducing flab, and sharpening motor skills.

The paper also noted that trampoline fitness routines are kinder to the bones and the joints than other forms of exercise such as running because 80 per cent of any shock is absorbed by the trampoline itself.

Personal trainer Dan Roberts explained how to begin with a simple, yet effective, cardiovascular workout, saying: “Start by lying down flat on the trampoline and without using your hands, try to build up momentum so you can stand up.”

He said that this was “great fun, yet frustrating.” Once an upright position had been attained, jumps on the trampoline should be varied, with jumps alternating between landing on one’s feet, seat, front or back.

Trampoline jumpers should attempt some body shapes while in the air or, if they are feeling really energetic, attempt the “ultimate calorie-burner” – repeating thirty second bursts of jumps followed by another 30 seconds of on the spot jogging

The Express recommends the Jumpking OvalPOD Trampoline for the narrower garden, or the TP Star Trampoline for bigger areas of land. One thing is for sure, though – whatever trampoline you choose, the many health benefits are undoubted.

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Jumpkings trampolines supplier Trampled Underfoot has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for a year of charity work emphasising the many health benefits of both trampolining and exercise in general.

The Bouncing with Health campaign aims to raise awareness among British people that trampolining is a fun way to keep fit and avoid heart disease, as well as one of the most effective ways to battle the growing scourge of child obesity.

NHS figures show that this year some 19 per cent of 2-15-year-olds in England will be obese – nearly double the figures 15 years ago. The statistics also show that 35 per cent of all UK children will be either obese or overweight by the end of the year.

“For children, the great thing about trampolining is that it’s fun! But, more than that, it has unique health and fitness benefits,” said Trampled Underfoot managing director Julian Pollard.

“As a heart and lung exercise it is 68 per cent more efficient than jogging. Its low impact nature means that it is great for building up bone and muscle in young children. Finally and uniquely, it stimulates and cleanses the body’s lymphatic system, helping rid the body of toxins, trapped proteins, bacteria, viruses and waste cells.”

BHF new business and community partnerships manager Paul Charge added: “Only one in eight young people in this country are getting the 60 minutes of physical activity a day recommended by the Department of Health.”

“We have our own initiatives to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity and encourage children to think more about the amount of physical activity in which they can participate. We are pleased that Trampled Underfoot is supporting us in helping promote the benefits of physical activity.”

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