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It seems the trampoline was a popular Christmas present this year!

I woke on boxing day to 13 requests ranging from “trampoline set up”, to “Back somersault” help.

Even driving around my own neighborhood, I can see enthusiastic bouncers enjoying their new present!

In addition, everyone seems to want to lose weight for the new year, and I still stand by the fact that the trampoline can seriously accelerate weight loss. Just 10 minutes of routines per day can take off an extra few pounds.

I have been frantically searching for a house with a garden to put my own trampoline (I am currently in an apartment), and as soon as I move in to such house, weight loss routines and additional members area tips will be easy for me to place on the website.

Meanwhile, practice routines… as these help your overall trampoline skills.
(there are several in my free report located at the link below)

http://www.online-trampoline-coach.com/Recommend_Us.html

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY MEMBERS… keep your requests coming!

Fay

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Viewers of THE BIGGEST LOSER in the US will be able to see first hand how you can lose weight using the the trampoline.

This TV show will confirm what I have been saying for years… Trampolines help you LOSE WEIGHT!

here’s the press release:-

Trampolines provide an excellent workout and “The Biggest Loser” contestants get to experience it tonight on NBC.
“The Biggest Loser” contestants will experience first-hand what a great workout you can get on a trampoline. Jumping on a trampoline has been proven to be one of the most efficient forms of exercise. Far more efficient than running or jogging, it exercises the entire body evenly instead of just one part. It strengthens the heart, the circulatory and respiratory systems, and every muscle, cell, tissue, and bone of the body, simultaneously. It also improves balance, coordination, and spatial awareness like no other exercise can.
At the conclusion of “The Biggest Loser” fitness challenge, JumpSport will donate the six trampolines featured in tonight’s episode to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles to support its programs improving the lives of kids and families.

http://www.jumpsport.com/trampolines.htm

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Hey,

What is it about Back flips!

I get at least one email per day, asking “how to do a Back flip. (I prefer Back Somersault, as there is no such thing as a BACK FLIP on a trampoline!)

Although I have been trying to reply to all emails, it has to be said that learning how to do a backflip is 2 dimensional.

1) There is a fear factor (this is the difficult part, because it is those who MENTALLY ‘cop out’ that end up hurting themselves

2) Do you understand how a back flip works? You need to understand that you are not going to be able to ‘flip’ your head back and and ‘flip’ over! (Now you know why it is not really a ‘back flip’!)

We’ll start with #2…

You are ready for a back flip if you can do the following:

• All basic moves in my ebook.
• Seat Roll Seat (This commands control of the hips)
• Back drop roll to hands and knees (without travelling across the trampoline)
• back Drop roll over to feet (again, without travel)
• A HUGE back drop, lifting the hips and landing on a mattress
• The ability to lift your hips (with just small bounces), and ‘land’ in a tucked position
against a trampoline partner. (This is explained in my DVD)

NOW - UNDERSTAND THIS….

The Back flip goes like this… (Please use a picture in you head!)

Bounce One, Bounce Two, Bounce Three…
LIFT UP,
pull in tummy,
bring arms up,
squeeze the buttocks,
and LIFT YOUR HIPS (***THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT)
Tilt so your feet are at 7 O’clock and Head at 1 O’clock
AND TUCK! *** THIS IS THE OTHER IMPORTANT BIT!

The main SKILLS required for a back flip is the 2 *** Moments***

LIFT HIPS and TUCK HARD.

There is not ‘flipping’, no ‘throwing’ and nor do you need a huge bounce.

Just 3 CONTROLLED bounces, lift hips and tuck. The somersault will just happen.

# 2) FEAR

The fear of going backwards is what stops so many trying the back somersault. This is why you often need a trampoline partner. Not to help with the Skill… but to help with your head.

To get over the fear you can:-

1) Practice the Back Drops roll overs with more height and tuck hard for a faster spin
2) Use a trampoline ‘partner’ to stand (NOT BOUNCE) on the trampoline with you
3) Use a trampoline partner to Count you IN. 1, 2, 3 GO! (Big shout on the “GO”)
4) Use a mattress or Gym Mat. Place it just behind the “cross” and bounce on the cross. The mat will be slightly behind you and takes the fear of ‘crashing’ away.
5) Remember, if you get your hips up FIRST and then TUCK real tight, your WILL land on your feet, or at the very worst on your hands and knees.
6) The back flip is much easier than a front flip! (THIS IS A FACT!)
7) Once you have achieved your first one, you will never look back and you will always land on your feet

So, if you are ready to try a back flip, work on YOUR HEAD and your SKILL. Don’t try them alone, have some friends spotting you, and keep thinking about getting the hips up and pulling the knees to your chest tight.

ONE LAST TIP: I often find that ’slapping my thighs’ as I do a back flip helps. This is because your mind tells you it is afraid and doesn’t like tucking as it likes to be open, ready for the landing! By slapping your thighs you not only tuck, but the pulling of your arms from above your head to your thighs, makes you rotate faster!

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