Can I do Trampoline Cardio with Bad Knees?

"I have bad knees." - This is something we hear often when we ask clients how their bodies are feeling before the start of class. Having knee troubles, whether from a specific injury or the general wear and tear of life, can make it challenging to find a sustainable and comfortable form of cardio. High impact workouts such as running, dance cardio, or HIIT classes are unrealistic options when it comes to cardio for people with bad knees. They require your joints, especially your knees, to absorb the weight of your landing every time your feet come down from a step or a jump. Because of this, it can feel like low intensity workouts are the only option for exercise with bad knees. 

But having bad knees doesn’t mean you have to give up on cardio exercise altogether. If you enjoy high intensity movement and want to continue working out with a bad knee, this is your sign to try trampoline cardio. The trampoline is a versatile and inherently low impact piece of equipment, designed to support your joints as you work out. Your movement is cushioned by the combination of the soft mat and elastic cords, allowing the trampoline to absorb the shock of your landing so your joints don't have to. 

Cardio for People with Bad Knees

Although trampoline workouts are low impact, they’re capable of offering an effective, high intensity sweat, without the high impact consequences. A NASA study found that in just ten minutes of rebounding, you can burn the same amount of energy and build the same amount of cardiovascular endurance as you would in 30 minutes of running, making trampoline cardio 3x as effective as running. Among its long list of benefits, trampoline cardio also helps build balance, stability, and coordination for a well rounded workout that is the perfect cardio for people with bad knees.

Cardio Exercise Classes for People with Bad Knees

Sign up for our various trampoline workout classes, all are low-impact and range in levels of intensity. If you're looking for your first workout back from a specific knee injury or are experiencing chronic knee pain, we recommend starting with simple bounce or bounce stability. In this class, you will learn the basics of our bounce classes, build simple combinations, and work towards a more active lifestyle despite that pesky knee. Visit us at our NYC studio or online platform to view our low impact trampoline cardio classes, and unlock movement that suits you and your fitness goals.