Flip Out trampoline park in Chatham to open in September

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Trying to get your kids to turn off their phones and get out of the house can turn into one endless round of rows...

You want them to get some exercise, try new things and interact with other children.

They don't care what you want; Instagram and Snapchat seem a lot more appealing.

However, before the whining starts, arm yourself with some fresh ideas.

Help is at hand thanks to Flip Out Chatham!

Kids love to jump around, so why not head to an indoor trampoline park.

Not only are the parks great fun, trampolining can burn up to 1,000 calories an hour - that's twice as much as riding a bicycle uphill!

Indoor trampolining is safe, supervised and above all great fun, come rain or shine….!

It helps build a child's self-confidence, plus it has all these physical benefits...

Cardiovascular fitness

Jumping increases heart rate and circulation ensuring oxygen is pumped around the body.

Improved balance

Because the trampoline floor is constantly moving, jumpers must be aware of their centre of gravity at all times.

The balance learned on a trampoline helps improve balance in other activities.

Along with balance, jumping on the trampoline can improve posture, teaches muscle control and coordination.

Develops motor skills

When children are bouncing they’re subconsciously using both sides of their brain to work together to ensure they retain their balance and remain coordinated.

This helps increase motor skills reduce restlessness and alleviate stress.

Confidence

There’s no right or wrong way to bounce on a trampoline and jumping up high can build on a child’s confidence and self-esteem.

This can carry over into other activities from their daily school work routine to interacting with friends and family members.

Trampolining is also a great alternative for kids who don’t enjoy competitive sport.

Head to Chatham’s trampolining park on Facebook