Trampoline exercise 'could help with freestyle kayak tricks'
26/01/2010 The sense of spatial awareness which is developed through outdoor exercise makes it the ideal piece of equipment for those hoping to perform freestyle kayaking trips, according to Rapid Magazine.
According to a blog on the site, many sportspeople, including skiers, snowboarders and divers, use trampolines to practice trips and manoeuvres within a safe environment. The writer believes that the same principle can be applied to those hoping to perfect their freestyle kayaking skills.
"The sensations of looping, spinning, twisting and spotting your landing in a kayak are easily transferable to the flip-spins, laybacks and other aerial contortions that are fun to practice on a trampoline," the blog explained.
Spatial awareness is just one of the benefits associated with trampoline exercise. Regularly jumping on a trampoline also improves balance, muscle tone and coordination, which can be of benefit for anyone attempting aerial tricks.
However, it is important to remember the importance of safety equipment when taking part in trampoline exercise, particularly if you intend to attempt tricks.
According to a blog on the site, many sportspeople, including skiers, snowboarders and divers, use trampolines to practice trips and manoeuvres within a safe environment. The writer believes that the same principle can be applied to those hoping to perfect their freestyle kayaking skills.
"The sensations of looping, spinning, twisting and spotting your landing in a kayak are easily transferable to the flip-spins, laybacks and other aerial contortions that are fun to practice on a trampoline," the blog explained.
Spatial awareness is just one of the benefits associated with trampoline exercise. Regularly jumping on a trampoline also improves balance, muscle tone and coordination, which can be of benefit for anyone attempting aerial tricks.
However, it is important to remember the importance of safety equipment when taking part in trampoline exercise, particularly if you intend to attempt tricks.
