When it comes to optimal health, most of us know that it is important to eat healthy foods, as they supply our bodies with plenty of nutrients. Exercise however, also plays an important role in the quest for good health, as our bodies were made to move and not be sedentary. Unfortunately, many people today, have a hard time making exercise a priority and are stressed, as much of their day is spent working and for many people that includes sitting at a desk, which makes it even more important to get out and move about.

We can add exercise to our life by incorporating some sort of activity into our daily routines whether it is walking, biking, running, yoga, weight training, or something else. The point is that we need to be active. While I know that not everyone likes running or going to the gym, there are are plenty of other options.  If you are one of those people that haven’t found an exercise you like to do regularly, you might want to look back at your childhood. What activities did you enjoy? Maybe it wass swimming, karate, running around a play ground, or hula hooping.

While I personally love to exercise and have always incorporated a variety of activities into my day, I also like to add in some non-traditional activities into my exercise regimen from time to time like… jumping on a trampoline. We never had one growing up, but I bought one when my kids were younger and always enjoyed jumping on one with them.

The other year, when our daughter was staying with us after college and looking for a job, she suggested I buy one again, so we could both get a little fun exercise in outside. I have to admit, it was one of my favorite purchases I’ve made.

I don’t know why it is, but it just makes me smile and laugh.

Jumping up and down makes you feel so alive, and energized. I just love it!

Speaking of being energized, I recently watched Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru, a documentary about Tony Robbins “Date With Destiny Seminar,” and was happy to see that Tony is also a fan of the trampoline! He apparently gets up in the mornings and jumps on an mini-exercise trampoline to help get some good vibes going for the day. He also jumps on a mini-exercise trampoline behind the stage at his seminars before heading out on the stage to greet everyone. What an awesome way to get pumped up and get that positivity flowing!

I know not everyone has a full size trampoline, but the mini-exercise trampolines are affordable and work well too. In fact, my husband just bought one for us. I planned to get one for the winter months, so I can jump even when the snow is flying, but he beat me to it.

If you are looking for an alternative form of exercise, you might want to give the trampoline a try. I guarantee it will not only give you a boost of energy, but also make you smile, so why not? Go ahead, get some joy on!

Thanks for reading and happy jumping!

Barb

P. S. If you are interested in reading more about healthful eating and living a healthy lifestyle, you might want to check out my book, Wholey Cow A Simple Guide To Eating And Living.