Further evidence of trampoline health benefits revealed
11/04/2011 New research suggests that overweight children, including those who spend insufficient time exercising outdoors on garden trampolines, are vulnerable to bone fractures and more likely to develop osteoporosis as adults.
According to an Independent exclusive, a study of 499 six year olds, due to be presented at the British Society for Rheumatology conference this week, found obese youngsters to have notably lower bone density.
It follows a recent study by scientists at the University of Bristol, which claimed short bursts of vigorous outdoor play activities, such as running or jumping on garden trampolines, were important for building strong bones in children.
Dr Zoe Cole, rheumatologist and researcher, told the Independent that lack of exercise and obesity in youngsters had "major implications" on the UK's future adult health.
"If some children could revert to normal weight and near-normal bone density, then it would make an enormous difference to the bone health of the population as a whole," she added.
One way parents can do their bit to help kids combat weight and health issues is to buy trampolines for the garden, providing fun outdoor play activities that promote a range of health benefits.
According to an Independent exclusive, a study of 499 six year olds, due to be presented at the British Society for Rheumatology conference this week, found obese youngsters to have notably lower bone density.
It follows a recent study by scientists at the University of Bristol, which claimed short bursts of vigorous outdoor play activities, such as running or jumping on garden trampolines, were important for building strong bones in children.
Dr Zoe Cole, rheumatologist and researcher, told the Independent that lack of exercise and obesity in youngsters had "major implications" on the UK's future adult health.
"If some children could revert to normal weight and near-normal bone density, then it would make an enormous difference to the bone health of the population as a whole," she added.
One way parents can do their bit to help kids combat weight and health issues is to buy trampolines for the garden, providing fun outdoor play activities that promote a range of health benefits.
