Round trampolines are used for training in a number of other sports. For gymnastics and trampolining, however, rectangular trampolines are just about always the way to go. The main reason for this is the superior bounce that you get with the rectangular shape. Round and square trampolines provide a harsher bounce.

Many trampoline companies report that their most popular product is a 16' rectangular trampoline. The larger the trampoline the softer the bounce, and this can be essential for all kinds of athletic training. The more you can reduce impact of any kind, the better.

Benefits of Trampolining

The main categories of trampolining are gymnastics and tumbling. In addition though, many other sports include trampoline practice as part of their routine. Trampolining has a lot of benefits that can improve an athlete's performance; among other things, it improves agility and tones the body beautifully.

The kind of sports that might use round trampolines for training include swimming, snowboarding, wakeboarding, skiing and so on. These days, round water trampolines often form an essential part of water skiing equipment. These floating trampolines have an inflatable surround and they have been employed on land for various training purposes, as well.