The way to get fit that you might not expect
Are you looking for a way to get fit and have fun on the cheap? The answer will soon be jumping out at you...
It’s that time of year, when the summer holidays are done, you don’t need to get in shape for that anymore. But the festive season is just around the corner. And many of us feel that we ought to make an effort to get in shape before we gorge on chocolate and alcohol for a whole month.
The kids are back at school and perhaps you’re looking for a fun way to treat them at the weekend and keep them and yourself active too. That’s where trampoline parks come in!
Believe it or not, bouncing on a trampoline for an hour or two is actually a pretty tiring workout. You’re building core strength and using muscles you wouldn’t normally use to bounce from trampoline to trampoline as you chase the kids around the arena.
There are usually plenty of activities to vary your workout, such as games you can play as a team like dodgeball or basketball. There’s often also agility tests, balance beams, assault courses and all sorts of other things that trick you into thinking you’re having fun, when really you’re getting exercise.
Sound like the kind of workout you can get on board with? Well, luckily for you, we’ve found some deals for family jump sessions in and around Manchester, at some of the best places going.
Jump Heaven – Stockport
This trampoline park has all sorts of team games and challenges such as human table football, basketball, a Ninja Warrior Course, a Total Wipeout Challenge, plus a balance beam that’s great for the littler ones. Get a half price group pass for just £20 here.
Flip Out - Manchester
As well as all the trampolines, this one offers a laser maze to run around in, cyber towers to race up, and a Dodge Attack Arena, where you’ll play as a team, trying to hit targets as you bounce on the trampolines. Get a half price family pass for only £20 here.
Total Adrenaline Trampoline Zone – Hyde
You can test your reaction time here on the speed wall, or play a team game as you take on opponents at dodgeball. You can also test your agility skills with rings, a balance beam and a climbing bag. Get a half price family jump session for only £13 here.
So, if you're up for trying a new workout, this one might just surprise you, and you might find yourself fitter than ever by the time the festivities begin. You can get the kids involved too, and this is one of those things that you'll enjoy just as much as (if not more than) them!