Bouncing With Health

Obesity rates in the UK are the highest in Europe

Obesity is well-known to be a particular problem amongst children. A survey of obesity at primary school entry (ie 5 years of age) in Birmingham and the West Midlands in 2006 showed an average of over 12% overweight and around 10% obese.

Almost 25% of 4-5 year olds in Britain are overweight or obese.

Source: NHS Information Centre ñ December 2010

Almost 33% of -10-11 year olds in Britain are overweight or obese.

Source: NHS Information Centre December 2010

25% of British adults are obese.

Source: European Commission /OECD Report December 2010

Children who are overweight by the age of nine are at a higher risk of going on to develop heart disease.

Source: Bristol University Research November 2010

The Department of Health recommends that each day children should get 60 minutes of physical activity of at least moderate intensity, and that at least twice a week this should include activities to improve bone health, muscle strength and flexibility.

One of the best strategies to reduce childhood obesity is to improve the diet and exercise habits of the entire family. A critical part of weight loss is physical activity. It not only burns calories but also builds strong bones and muscles.

Source: The Mayo Clinic

The regular use of a trampoline can greatly improve your health. I recommend that my patients bounce on a trampoline for a minimum of five minutes a day to increase their cellular oxygenation, strengthen weak muscles and joints, improve aerobic capacity and most importantly, cleanse and detoxify the lymphatic system.

Dr Dicken Weatherby

Andrew Strauss next to a Jumpking OvalPOD Trampoline

Andrew Strauss supports Bouncing With Health

England cricket captain Andrew Strauss endorses trampoline health benefits campaign.“Having young children of my own, I am particularly concerned that they grow up fit and healthy and get the regular exrecise they need. When I learnt about Bouncing with Health I was pleasantly surprised by the specific health benefits of trampolining...having recently acquired a trampoline ourselves !”

Lewis Moody sitting on a Jumpking OvalPOD Trampoline

Lewis Moody Adds Support To Bouncing With Health Campaign

Lewis Moody, the England and British Lion rugby international has added his voice to the Bouncing With Health campaign.

Moody said “The Bouncing With health campaign has really opened my eyes in terms of the health benefits of trampolining. I use a trampoline as a great way of staying fit, with all the convenience of being at home. I also got my Jumpking trampoline as my son Dylan has just celebrated his second birthday and it will be great fun for him, especially as the integrated safety enclosure means that neither Dylan or myself are likley to fall off!!

Now I appreciate just how beneficial it will be as an aerobic exercise and how good it is for developing young bones and joints because of its low impact nature. What a great way of ensuring that my children will easily get the one hour a day exercise recommended by the Government”