Hot weather games for outdoors?

Emily

It's like 106 and my friends are gonna come over so i need some fun games for three 15 year old girls. I have no grass, but i have a trampoline.

Answer
Put water balons on the trampoline

I NEED TO KNOW SOME TRAMPOLINE GAMES.?

LORA W

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My family and I know some that were quite popular in my hometown, Georgetown, South Carolina. (everybody had a trampoline down there.) Anyway, even though I've moved to Tennessee since then, we still goof off with the same games.

My personal favorite is called Popcorn. In this game, all the players (At least three) are placed on the trampoline. One is the Popper, and the other are the "kernels." The kernels have to ball up as tight as they can and hold on tight; if they let go and sprawl out, they have been popped. At the beginning of the game, the Popper jumps up and down like normal. The last "kernel" to pop wins and gets to be the next Popper. It's most fun when there are four or more players, but care should be taken to avoid injury while playing. It can get rough, especially when bigger kids and adults are playing.

The second that I know of is called Dead Man. The game begins like the other one, with three or more players. One player, the Dead Man, lays in the center of the trampoline. The others say the line, "Dead man, dead man, what time is it?" And the dead man replies, "Time to die!" The Dead Man, blindfolded or with eyes closed, has to find the other players by way of hearing the other players or feeling their movements through the trampoline. It's sort of like Marco polo, but on land instead of in the water. The Dead Man has to be careful to feel his way around the trampoline so that he or she doesn't fall through the springs or off the side of the trampoline. Like in Popcorn, last one tagged wins and gets to be the next Dead Man.

Another is one that my little sister made up, called Rodeo. It's essentially the same as the last two as far as rules go. One player is the Bull, and the others are the cowboys. The Bull bounces on the trampoline on all fours, rather, well, like a bull would charge and buck. The Bull's job is to knock the other players off their feet and onto the trampoline. Last one standing gets to be the next Bull. The one in danger of injury in this game is the Bull; watch out for trampoline burns on the knuckles of both hands and feet alike, and possibly knees if wearing shorts.

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Exercise benefits from a mini trampoline?

tone

I'm considering buying a mini exercise trampoline. What are the benefits fitness wise?

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The benefits of using a mini trampoline as part of a healthy lifestyle include:

- 68% more efficient than jogging (NASA, Journal of Applied Physiology 49(5): 881-887)
- Fights fatigue by strengthening the glandular system to increase the capabilities of the thyroid gland, the pituitary gland and the adrenals.

- Rebounding has a natural analgesic effect on the body which helps to relieve joints and pain in the neck, back, and head through the increase of circulation and oxygen flow.

- Conditions and strengthens the heart which allows the resting heart to beat less often. This in turn sends a stronger surge of blood through the veins.

- It provides an extremely effective 'no impact' exercise - especially important for those with less mobility or undergoing rehabilitation.

- Rebounding has been found to lower elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

- It increases metabolism which assists the body in burning more calories.

- One of the primary causes of aging is the declining performance of the heart and circulatory system. Rebounding is incredibly effective in increasing the performance of both the heart and the circulatory system and thus slows the aging process.

- Rebounding specifically stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system. The change in gravitational forces allows for greater blood flow and this increases the amount of waste and toxins flushed from the body. Rebounding can increase lymph flow by up to 15%!

- Rebounding has also been found to enhance digestion, relaxation, sleep patterns, nerve impulses and muscle fiber.

- Blood pressure can be significantly reduced by rebounding. This is achieved by boosting the muscle tone of the middle arterial muscles and the improvements to the circulatory system.

Who Can Use a Mini Trampoline / Rebounder?
Rebounders are suitable for everyone - in fact, this is one of the reasons why rebounders are such sound investments! The whole family is able to benefit from rebounding, from toddlers to grandparents. Many rebounders come with stabilisers which can help when you first start rebounding or if you are rebounding as part of a course of physiotherapy.

Starting Out on a Mini Trampoline / Rebounder
It is really easy to start rebounding on a mini trampoline. No particular specific instructions or courses are required and most rebounders come with ample guidance and often supporting exercise videos.

As a rough guide, start by testing the water with small steps and bounces. Once you feel more comfortable you can enable your body to bounce higher and higher away from the mat. If you are beginning a new fitness regime with a rebounder it is important not to overdo it on your first few sessions. Start with light rebounding for 4-5 minutes and slowly build up your time.

Does anyone know what this water toy is called?

Anna

It's like a big balloon that floats on top of the water, and you jump from a raised platform onto it. There is also someone else on the toy, who in turn gets launched into the air and falls into the water. It looks like so much fun! But I can't figure out where to get it.

Answer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiWXYIuroug video
Rave Water Trampoline

Amazon
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