Author Archives: Atlantic Trampolines

About Atlantic Trampolines

Happiness is a Trampoline called Atlantic

Posted on 18/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

A close friend pointed out to me recently why exercise on a trampoline is so much more fun and enjoyable than exercising in other ways.   The reason is related to another comment someone made to me a few years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Keep Fit & Healthy | Leave a comment

Study indicates junk food in schools is not main issue in childhood obesity problem

Posted on 17/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

The proportion of children who are obese has risen significantly over the last 30 years.  A comination of factors are cited as the cause including poor diet, over eating, lack of physical exercise plus the increasing use of computers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Keep Fit & Healthy | Leave a comment

10ft Trampoline

Posted on 16/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

10ft Trampoline Our 10ft trampoline package is one of our best sellers probably because it is large enough even for teenagers to enjoy yet it will fit into most smaller gardens.  The 10ft trampoline with enclosure package comes complete with … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Products in Focus | Leave a comment

Trampoline Poles

Posted on 15/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

In  the recent stormy weather some garden trampolines have been damaged either from being blown over into a neighbouring garden or from simply the force of the wind against the enclosure netting.  It is advisable to lower the netting when … Continue reading →

Posted in Trampoline Parts & Maintenance | Leave a comment

Trampoline Storm Damage

Posted on 13/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

During the recent stormy weather lots of trampolines were blown over, like this one.  This could have been prevented if the owners had anchored down the trampoline using a trampoline anchor kit and had dropped the netting down to reduce … Continue reading →

Posted in Trampoline Parts & Maintenance | Leave a comment

Static Shock on a Trampoline

Posted on 12/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

When bouncing on a trampoline the bouncer can build up static.  This is usually when the atmospheric conditions are very dry.  Bouncing in these conditions can cause a build up of electrical charge.  If the trampolinist is wearing cotton socks … Continue reading →

Posted in Trampoline Trivia | Leave a comment

Protecting your Garden Trampoline in the Storms

Posted on 05/01/2012 by Atlantic Trampolines

Although most good quality trampolines are heavy pieces of equipment they are notoriously mobile in stormy weather.  Even if your garden is well protected by other buildings and fences strong gusts of wind, perhaps concentrated by gaps between properties, can lift a … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Products in Focus, Trampoline Buying Guide, Trampoline Parts & Maintenance | Leave a comment

How to set up a trampoline – Top Tips

Posted on 23/12/2011 by Atlantic Trampolines

Here are a few handy hints for all those that have perhaps bought a trampoline as a present for someone and are a bit daunted at the thought of putting it together as a surprise. Not everyone likes an instruction … Continue reading →

Posted in Assembly | Leave a comment

Winter Solstice – 21 December

Posted on 21/12/2011 by Atlantic Trampolines

Today is the Winter Solstice, the date in the year when the night is longest and the day the shortest, in the Northern Hemisphere anyway.  From now on the days will get longer right up to mid-Summer and the longest … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TP Toys – In Administration

Posted on 07/12/2011 by Atlantic Trampolines

PRESS RELEASE Online retailing offers lifeline for British manufacturers One of Britain’s famous toy brands of yesteryear has become the latest casualty of a tough trading market. TP Toys, the UK’s largest toy manufacturer, which made its name in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Trampoline News | Leave a comment