I came across an article that really made me smile and so apparently this article made me more attractive and boosted my Immune System. Who would have known that Smiling has so many benefits!  I thought it appropriate to share as you we all know jumping on the Springfree™ Trampoline gives smiles all round – so check  out all the things that Springfree™ Trampoline inadvertently  does for you.

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This article was originally published on About.com:Longevity by By Mark Stibich, Ph.D. as Top 10 Reasons To Smile

  • Smiling Makes Us Attractive

 

We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away — but a smile draws them in.

  • Smiling Changes Our Mood

Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance your mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

  • Smiling Is Contagious

When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

  • Smiling Relieves Stress

Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action.

  • Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
     Smile! It's good for you!

    Smile! It's good for you!

Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

  • Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure

When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?

  • Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin

Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

  • Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger

The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don’t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day — you’ll look younger and feel better.

  • Smiling Makes You Seem Successful

Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

  • Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It’s hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is Good!” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

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DID YOU KNOW

Did you know that stretching helps to stop injuries and allows you to be more flexible when jumping!

Stretching Helps Prevent Injuries

Stretching Helps Prevent Injuries

Stretching your muscles before engaging in any physical activity is important. Whether it’s dancing, playing soccer or swimming it is important to prepare your body to perform the best it can – so why should trampolining be any different? Do you love to perform for mum and dad in the backyard or are you seasoned pro at your local gymnasium? No matter what level you are you should always stretch your muscles in order increase your flexibility and then you will get even bigger jumps.

Check out the huge jumps these professional jumpers get in Central Park in America – I Bet they did some serious stretching to achieve the complexity and intricacy of the jumps.

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Please note: This type of jumping with flips and somersaults should only be done in a controlled environment under the supervision of experts.  Springfree™ Trampoline is the only safe way to jump in the Backyard!

A fantastic Jumping MOVE you can try at home is the…..

 

“AND STRETCH”

 

THE MOVE

Take one of your heels up to your bottom, hold your balance for 1…2…3…4…5 seconds, try and keep your knees together. Now test your other leg. Take one of your hands to the opposite shoulder blade, take your other hand and place it on your elbow, push down on your elbow

 

CHALLENGE

Can you hold 1 leg at a time for 30 seconds without falling over? Ready, Set, GO!  Now try your other led! Ready, Set, GO!

 

Keep popping in and we will provide you with heaps more jumps you can try at home!  Do you know of any other awesome and SAFE moves you can do on the Springfree™ Trampoline? Let us know by leaving a comment or posting to our Facebook Fan Page wall.

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Thanks for reading – until next time, safe jumping!

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