Alyssa C
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Feel free to check out the link above (or your nearest costco) but let me first say, after having a trampoline at the public pool I worked at- it spent most of the summer out of the pool.
First of all, its in water, and therefore even the best ones don't "bounce" like a trampoline, so they are really just large expensive platforms.
Secondly, they are great for "king of the hill" games, but not much else, since the push from diving off of them sends them across the pool behind you.
Knowing these limitations (and you may already have experienced one) then I'd say go for it if you really want one, they can be a lot of fun.
The first link is for a high-quality (but expensive) trampoline,
The second if for cheap deals, and low to medium quality.
Best of Luck!
Feel free to check out the link above (or your nearest costco) but let me first say, after having a trampoline at the public pool I worked at- it spent most of the summer out of the pool.
First of all, its in water, and therefore even the best ones don't "bounce" like a trampoline, so they are really just large expensive platforms.
Secondly, they are great for "king of the hill" games, but not much else, since the push from diving off of them sends them across the pool behind you.
Knowing these limitations (and you may already have experienced one) then I'd say go for it if you really want one, they can be a lot of fun.
The first link is for a high-quality (but expensive) trampoline,
The second if for cheap deals, and low to medium quality.
Best of Luck!
Am thinking of buying a rebounder/trampoline from Costco for exercise. I am 64 w/ one hip replacement?
Zelda
My doc told me I can't run or play tennis. I should walk and can ski. Your experience/impression? Looks like fun! Thanks!
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As an owner of two hip replacements, my gut feeling on this is negative. I wouldn't do it myself. High impact activities can shorten the life of your implant. This strikes me as a high impact activity. I'm sure it's fun but your hip might not think so - certainly not on a regular basis.
Suggestions for activities that would be good for you & gentler on your hip: bicycling (stationary or not), elliptical trainer (no impact there but slowly build up to higher resistance and you can get a very good workout), rowing, walking, xcountry skiing, anything in water.
As an owner of two hip replacements, my gut feeling on this is negative. I wouldn't do it myself. High impact activities can shorten the life of your implant. This strikes me as a high impact activity. I'm sure it's fun but your hip might not think so - certainly not on a regular basis.
Suggestions for activities that would be good for you & gentler on your hip: bicycling (stationary or not), elliptical trainer (no impact there but slowly build up to higher resistance and you can get a very good workout), rowing, walking, xcountry skiing, anything in water.
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