Anchoring a Trampoline Against Wind
Fall and winter storms lift backyard trampolines over fences and into neighbors' cars. How anchor kits work, which kind fits your yard, and what to do before a big wind.
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How Ski Jumping Works (and How Far They Fly)
Ski jumpers fly the length of two and a half football fields. How the in-run, takeoff and V-style flight work, how scoring adds up, and the 254.5-meter world record set in Planica…
Skydiving Gift Certificates: A Holiday Gift Guide
A tandem skydive makes a gift people never forget. What a gift certificate costs, how long it lasts, the age and weight rules, and how to pick a good drop zone before…
How to Pick a Good Trampoline Park
Not all trampoline parks are run the same way. What to look for before you sign the waiver: safety standards, court monitors, padding, rules that are actually enforced, and the red flags…
Wind Limits and Safety Rules Every Bounce House Operator Follows
Wind is the number one reason bounce houses make the news. The ASTM standard, the 15 and 20 mph shutdown rules, how to anchor right, and the other safety habits that keep…
Trampoline Safety Rules for Kids (What Pediatricians Recommend)
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages home trampolines, but millions of families have one anyway. Here are the rules pediatricians say to follow if yours is in the backyard.
Plyometrics for Beginners: Start Safe
Plyometrics (jump training) builds power, speed and springier legs, but beginners get hurt by doing too much too soon. How to learn to land first, which jumps to start with, and how…
AFF vs. Tandem: Which Path to a Skydiving License
Tandem is one jump with an instructor attached. AFF is the fast track to jumping on your own. How each one works, what training looks like, and what it takes to earn…
BASE Jumping vs. Skydiving: Why the Risks Are So Different
Both involve jumping with a parachute. But skydiving's fatality rate has fallen to a record low, while BASE jumping remains far more dangerous. What the numbers say and why the two sports…
Cleaning and Storing Inflatables Over Winter
An inflatable put away wet or dirty can be ruined by spring. How rental operators clean, dry, inspect and store bounce houses and blowers for winter, and what to fix before the…
Are Trampoline Parks Safe? What the Injury Data Says
Trampoline parks are a go-to for birthday parties and rainy days. What the injury numbers show, the most common injuries, the standards parks should follow, and how to pick a safer park.
Jump Rope Workouts: Beginner to Double-Unders
A jump rope is cheap, fits in a drawer, and works when it's too cold to run. How to size a rope, the basic moves, beginner to advanced workouts, and how to…