Buy Your Fitness Trampoline
With Confidence

Choose the best fitness trampoline for you and your family to enjoy. Size, shape, safety and cost should all come into your decision.

Trampolines have always been popular with children of any age. But more and more adults have started to realise the fitness benefits of trampolines.

Add the fun factor and you have a great way to workout.

Buying a trampoline isn't as straight forward as you may think.

The larger trampolines will dent your bank balance. Make it a good investment by doing some research first. The basic tips are laid out for you below.

What Is A Fitness Trampoline?

Many brands now sell "fitness trampolines" which are usually just mini trampolines. Although mini trampolines are more practical for exercising, any trampoline can be used as a fitness trampoline.

It depends on your personal criteria (space, cost etc.), as to what kind of trampoline you go for. There are many exercises you can do on trampolines of any size and shape. That's the great thing about them.

The first question to ask yourself is, who is the trampoline for? Age, weight and usage are factors which will affect your following decisions.

What Shape And Size?

Shape..

Trampolines for recreational use should always be circular or octagonal. Fitness trampolines can be circular, octagonal or rectangular, depending on your ability.

Circular trampolines are easier to use. The even spring distribution always pulls you back towards the centre. This makes them safe but also more restricted (in terms of exercises).

Octagonal trampolines are the safest option for multiple users. I would never recommend having more than 1 person on any trampoline at one time, but this is never the reality (more on safety below). These are more expensive than circular variations.

Rectangular trampolines tend to give more bounce, allowing you to do more exercises. But controlling the bounce is much harder. You should use these with caution. These are the most expensive variation.

Build up your trampoline experience slowly if you choose rectangular trampolines. Get used to their bounce. If your not confident that you'll be safe, then stick to circular trampolines.

It's better to enjoy a circular trampoline, rather than get injured using a rectangular one (because you weren't ready for it).

Size..

If you want a large trampoline, go into your garden and measure the flat space you have available. The best circular sizes are between 10-16 feet in diameter. Common rectangular sizes are 10-13 feet (length) and 8-9 feet (width).

Make sure there's a few feet available beyond the size of your chosen trampoline. Allowing grassed area around your trampoline will give you a safer exercise space.

Each trampoline should come with specifications, which advise the maximum user weight for that size. Make sure the maximum is several stones above any intended user.

If you're going for a mini trampoline than size doesn't really come into it. Think about storage space, they are better stored indoors. If you plan to use it indoors, then make sure there's enough head room.

Cost vs. Quality

When it comes to trampolines, cost nearly always reflects quality. You're paying for good materials and design. Things which can't be compromised on your trampoline. There are good deals out there.

Stick to the trusted brands, especially if your budget is on the low end of the scale. The well known brands are trusted for a reason, and that's because they offer quality trampolines and good customer service.

A quality trampoline will last a very long time. If you can afford to spend a little more than you had hoped, I think it's good value for money.

After all, that little bit more spent on quality, may last you several more years of use. Here are the main features of a quality trampoline: