Thinking of buying a Trampoline this Christmas?

Trampolines are great fun at home and can also be a wonderful way to get kids off the screens and be more active

Thinking of Buying a Trampoline This Christmas?

As Christmas approaches, trampolines are once again one of the most popular backyard gifts — and it’s easy to see why. At my house, we’ve had a trampoline since my son was two years old, and it’s still the most-used piece of equipment we own. It’s a magnet for kids (and adults), and it never seems to get old.

But trampolines aren’t just fun — they’re fantastic for kids’ development, fitness and emotional wellbeing.

Surprising Benefits of Trampolining

Beyond the giggles and flips, jumping on a trampoline helps build essential life and movement skills that we as gymnastics coaches love to see.

Physical Benefits

• Cardiovascular fitness – gets their heart pumping in a fun way

• Core and lower-body strength – builds stability and muscle tone

• Proprioception – awareness of where their body is in space

• Bilateral coordination – using both sides of the body together

• Spatial awareness – learning to control movement in the air

Sensory and Emotional Benefits

• Self-regulation – bouncing helps kids calm and organise their emotions

• Therapeutic and soothing – rhythmic movement is grounding for many kids

• Heavy work – especially beneficial for children with ADHD or ASD

Why Parents Love Trampolines Too

As both a mum and a gymnastics coach, I can tell you there are extra reasons to love trampolines:

• Screen-free fun – gets kids off devices and into the fresh air

• Outdoor time – helps with natural regulation, vitamin D and better sleep

• Good tired – physically active kids sleep soundly and happily

Important Trampoline Safety Tips

While trampolines are great fun, they do come with risks if not used correctly. Here’s how to keep things safe at home:

1. One at a time. Most injuries happen when multiple kids bounce together.

2. A safety net on a trampoline does not make it a "big kids" playpen. Don’t zip multiple kids in together and assume all will be well. Collisions are the biggest cause of injuries.

3. Take turns. Use a timer or counting game (e.g. 30 jumps each) to keep it fair.

4. Safe placement. Keep trampolines away from fences, cubbies and pools. Some of us remember our mis-spent youth jumping from the shed roof onto the trampoline — and it never ended well… but hey, it was the 80s.

5. No toys or household objects on the trampoline. Cricket bats, light sabres and hammers don’t belong there (yes, even those).

6. Pets stay off. It’s safer for both the child and the animal.

7. Anchor it down. In strong winds, trampolines can literally take flight.

8. Bare feet are best. For black mesh trampolines, use bare feet; for string beds, wear socks. Avoid shoes, studs and sharp zips to protect the mat.

Want to Take It Further?

If your kids love bouncing but you don’t have space for a trampoline at home — or if you’d rather they learn correct and safe technique — EKGA Gymsports has you covered.

• Entry-level trampoline classes: Perfect for beginners who want to build skills safely

• Competitive trampoline program: Run by Essendon Keilor Gymnastics Academy for those looking to progress through levels and even compete

So whether you’re unwrapping a brand-new trampoline this Christmas 🎁 or looking to help your child bounce safely and confidently, we can help make sure their love of jumping grows into a lifelong passion for movement.

👉 Learn more about our Trampoline Classes at EKGA Gymsports

A gymnast executes a graceful mid-air flip on the trampoline, showcasing strength and precision.

Physical Benefits 

• Cardiovascular fitness – gets their heart pumping in a fun way 

• Core and lower-body strength – builds stability and muscle tone 

• Proprioception – awareness of where their body is in space 

• Bilateral coordination – using both sides of the body together 

• Spatial awareness – learning to control movement in the air 
  

Sensory and Emotional Benefits 

• Self-regulation – bouncing helps kids calm and organise their emotions 

• Therapeutic and soothing – rhythmic movement is grounding for many kids 

• Heavy work – especially beneficial for children with ADHD or ASD 

Why Parents Love Trampolines Too 

As both a mum and a gymnastics coach, I can tell you there are extra reasons to love trampolines: 

• Screen-free fun – gets kids off devices and into the fresh air 

• Outdoor time – helps with natural regulation, vitamin D and better sleep 

• Good tired – physically active kids sleep soundly and happily 

Important Trampoline Safety Tips 

While trampolines are great fun, they do come with risks if not used correctly. Here’s how to keep things safe at home: 

1. One at a time. Most injuries happen when multiple kids bounce together. 

2. A safety net is not a playpen. Don’t zip multiple kids in together and assume all will be well. Collisions are the biggest cause of injuries. 

3. Take turns. Use a timer or counting game (e.g. 30 jumps each) to keep it fair. 

4. Safe placement. Keep trampolines away from fences, cubbies and pools. Some of us remember our mis-spent youth jumping from the shed roof onto the trampoline — and it never ended well… but hey, it was the 80s. 

5. No toys or household objects on the trampoline. Cricket bats, light sabres and hammers don’t belong there (yes, even those). 

6. Pets stay off. It’s safer for both the child and the animal. 

7. Anchor it down. In strong winds, trampolines can literally take flight. 

8. Bare feet are best. For black mesh trampolines, use bare feet; for string beds, wear socks. Avoid shoes, studs and sharp zips to protect the mat. 

A young gymnast skillfully executes a flip on the trampoline, showcasing agility and control in mid-air.

Want to Take It Further? 

If your kids love bouncing but you don’t have space for a trampoline at home — or if you’d rather they learn correct and safe technique — EKGA Gymsports has you covered. 

• Entry-level trampoline classes: Perfect for beginners who want to build skills safely 

• Competitive trampoline program: Run by Essendon Keilor Gymnastics Academy for those looking to progress through levels and even compete 

So whether you’re unwrapping a brand-new trampoline this Christmas 🎁 or looking to help your child bounce safely and confidently, we can help make sure their love of jumping grows into a lifelong passion for movement. 

Learn more about our Trampoline Classes at EKGA