3 things you need to do before doing a trampoline workout

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Before you join a trampoline class

Dr Ng Chung Sien, sports physician at Singapore Sports Medicine Centre, tell you what to look out for.  

1. Start slow if you’re a beginner 

Your class should include warm-up and cooling-down exercises to help you avoid injury. Expect to ache after the class but these should lessen within a week or when you work out more regularly. 

2. Qualified adult supervision is a must

Unsupervised recreational use of the trampoline can result in catastrophic head injuries, especially in children and teens. Falls from the trampoline can be severe (especially the off-balance bounce) and account of up to 40 per cent of all trampoline injuries. 

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3. Check if you have a pre-existing injury or symptoms.

You’ll need to check with your doctor before signing up for a trampoline class: