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When placing a trampoline in your yard the surface of the trampoline must be level. Otherwise this wonderful fitness tool can become a hazard instead. Either the ground must be level or raised or lowered properly such that the trampoline surface is level.

If the jumping surface of the trampoline is not level, the trampoline will tend to tip, rock, or slide when someone is jumping on it creating a dangerous situation. This situation can and must be avoided by adjusting the height of the ground where the trampoline is resting

Your yard may be sloping and not have any good spot to set a trampoline up level. In this case digging holes or a trench where part of the base of the trampoline sits is probably the best way to get a level surface to set the trampoline up on.

Another way to ensure the safety of the jumpers would be to pour sand underneath the lowest leg of the trampoline. This would raise the leg and, in turn, stabilize the trampoline. This can be more complicated than digging a small trench.

Is your trampoline surface nice and level? Then it's time to start having some fun. Trampoline workouts are a great way to start a program of physical fitness. These workouts also have the benefit of improving the lymphatic system and increasing your protection against virus infections and related problems.

There are some great exercises which are easy to learn, fun to do, and provide excellent physical conditioning. The toe touch, pike and super jacks are three great ones for beginners. Toe touches consist of touching your toes three times while in the air. Of course you have to have achieved some height to do this but this exercise works your mid-section while stretching your muscles at the same time. The toe touch can be done even if there are others on the trampoline at the same time.

Pikes and super jacks are best done alone on the trampoline. Pikes stimulate your arm muscles and your mid-section. You simply jump and pull your legs directly in front of you three times with no prepping. This is very tough to do on the trampoline as well as on the ground. Super jacks involve jumping as high as you can and doing jumping jacks mid-air. The goal is to see if you can do three or more before touching the trampoline.

A couple of final thoughts. Serious injury can occur if landing on the side of the trampoline or missing the trampoline surface completely. It's recommended that your trampoline be installed with a safety net to prevent this type of injury. Another good piece of advice is to stretch before beginning your trampoline exercises. Like any other physical activity, stretching will improve your performance and lessen the chance of muscular injuries.