For children who’ve used the device, picking this up as adults might be a breeze, but newbies may find it a bit unnerving. The more challenging part might be finding a stick that works for your frame. While there are plenty of pogo sticks for children, adult ones might require more effort to find. Companies like Vurtego offer them, and you can also find them online. Keep in mind that you can certainly fall and hurt yourself, especially at first, so invest in helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads.
While you can technically jump up and down indoors (given the ceilings are high enough), finding an open space (like a big turf with solid ground that’s not mushy) is a great way to get comfortable with the exercise. You may want to test the ground out before you start bobbing around. You need some compression to get the right kind of bounce. The next step involves getting on the stick. Enlist the help of a friend who can hold the stick in place, or use a fence or pole nearby to balance yourself as you hop on. Keep the device close to your body and jump up and down in a straight line without angling yourself, especially when you’re starting out.
Ensure your feet are at the center of the foot rests. If you start feeling like you’re losing balance, push the stick away from you and land softly on the ground. Practice makes perfect, as they say. The more you bob, the more comfortable you’ll be.