Trampolines helping kids grow big and strong
29/03/2011 Research suggests that short bursts of vigorous outdoor play activities, like running or jumping on garden trampolines, are important for building strong bones in children.
According to a new University of Bristol study, a 'little and often' approach to more physically tiring exercise can offer protection against the risk of osteoporosis in later life than gentle pursuits like walking.
Professor Jon Tobias, who led the research team, said that the findings would have important implications for public health campaigns that promote outdoor play activities to get youngsters exercising outdoors.
"Encouraging children to increase their daily activity is only likely to benefit their bone development, and thereby reduce their risk of osteoporosis when they are older, if this includes increased participation in more vigorous activities such as playing sports," he added.
Meanwhile, research by shopping search engine Twenga has this week shown that garden trampolines are currently among the most popular outdoor play activities for kids getting their fitness fix in the backyard.
According to a new University of Bristol study, a 'little and often' approach to more physically tiring exercise can offer protection against the risk of osteoporosis in later life than gentle pursuits like walking.
Professor Jon Tobias, who led the research team, said that the findings would have important implications for public health campaigns that promote outdoor play activities to get youngsters exercising outdoors.
"Encouraging children to increase their daily activity is only likely to benefit their bone development, and thereby reduce their risk of osteoporosis when they are older, if this includes increased participation in more vigorous activities such as playing sports," he added.
Meanwhile, research by shopping search engine Twenga has this week shown that garden trampolines are currently among the most popular outdoor play activities for kids getting their fitness fix in the backyard.
