Question: Am I
allowed to jog or jump on a trampoline on Shabbos?
Answer: The
Mishna (Shabbos 22:6) writes that there is a prohibition against being misamel
on Shabbos. While Rashi translates this as massage, Rambam (Shabbos 21:28)
understands it to mean exercise. Exerting oneself enough to bring out a sweat
is a form of refuah, which is generally forbidden on Shabbos (See Shulchan
Aruch OC 328:42). Thus, R’ Eliezer Waldenberg (Tzitz Eliezer 6:4) writes
that one can’t work out with gym equipment.
The Gemara
(Shabbos 113a) writes that one’s actions on Shabbos should be different to
those during the week. According to Ramban (Vayikra 23:24), there is a mitzva
deoraisa to rest on Shabbos. Thus, the Shulchan Aruch (OC 301:1) writes
that one must not run on Shabbos unless it is to do a mitzva, such as
running to shul (See Aruch Hashulchan OC 301:44). While the Mishna Berura (301:7) forbids
jogging on Shabbos, R’ Shmuel Wosner (Shevet Halevi
1:58) writes that one may run to escape the rain.
The Shulchan
Aruch (OC 301:2) does allow one to jump and run for pleasure. One would therefore
be allowed to jump on a trampoline for fun, though not for health reasons (See Shemiras
Shabbos Kehilchasa 16:39).
R’ Dr. Avraham Avraham (Nishmas
Avraham OC 301:1) points out that if one had a medical condition and had to jog
for medical reasons they can certainly do so.
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