Trampolines are in big demand, not just by kids! As well as being fun, they are great exercise for adults to burn off a few calories and keep trim.

A large adult on a children's' size trampolines doesn't work but what is an Adult Size Trampoline?

We have seen budget trampolines advertised for as little as £150, it comprises a 12ft surface with a 12 gauge steel frame and the manufacturers of the bargain trampoline guarantee it for 5 years and claim it will take a hefty 16 stone adult.

Trampolines attract people of all ages and sizes. Apart from serious exercise, when do you see one person on a trampoline for any length of time? The moment one person is jumping up and down, another joins in, so look for a trampoline suitable for at least two adults and it will be that bit safer.

Generally trampolines come in sizes from 8 feet to 16 feet, in 2 feet increments, 8', 10', 12', 14', 16'. Not forgetting the mini trampolines of course and I wouldn't dream of letting a 16 stone adult on a children's trampoline!

Before you go for the cheap and cheerful trampoline, consider who will be bouncing on it? As much as you think the trampoline is for the adults, children will use them too and probably more often than you thought. If adults are going to use it regularly, go for at least 12 ft, heavier adults and children ought to consider the 14ft on the basis that the bigger trampolines accept more jumping weight.