Trampolines for Balance Training
I believe there is a certain amount of reckless abandonment in all of us and we should do what we can to prepare ourselves for the eventuality of it catching up. My parents were kind enough to invest in my future by putting me through gymnastics at a very young age. Since then, I have had a knack for getting myself into trouble and getting out of it unscathed for the most part. I’ve fallen off the roof, crashed my road bike going 40mph, and fallen more times skiing than I care to admit, but fortunately, I have avoided broken bones and visits to the hospital. Why? Luck certainly, but that luck is often helped by my muscle memory and my ability to understand where I am in space. I have been described, for lack of a better phrase, as someone who eats dirt gracefully. An oxymoron yes, but it certainly holds true. I cannot think of a better way to train your balance and spatial awareness than through the use of a trampoline. You learn how to adjust, how to compensate, how land without your feet. Without a natural inkling for balance or an understanding of how our bodies move in space, how can we expect them to act precisely when we need them the most. This is simply an unrealistic goal to achieve. If you invest early and train your body regularly, not only will you stay fitter and healthier, you will also be working to prevent serious injuries in the future.
