What 50 Morning Jumps Can Do For Your Fitness

"The practice was popularized by Kathryn Smith, a surgical athletic trainer and self-described lazy person, who posted a video about jumping first thing in the morning, which blew up on TikTok. Smith states that jumping up and down, ideally 50 times, does everything from boosting circulation to facilitating lymphatic drainage. It wasn't Smith's initial video that convinced me to try jumping immediately out of bed, so much as it was the many, many follow-up videos from others who've endorsed the method."

""This can be good for you since jumping is a light aerobic exercise that quickly elevates heart rate, increases blood flow and boosts the nervous system to feel more awake and alert early in the day," said Dr. James Lyons, MD. Jumping also boosts endorphins and provides some "bone-loading stimulus," which is good for overall skeletal health. At the same time, "jumping does come with some concerns," he warns."

Large, sweeping changes to health routines often fail to stick, so micro habits focus on small, sustainable actions. A social media trend recommends jumping 50 times each morning as a tiny habit that fits into daily life. Kathryn Smith promoted jumping to boost circulation and facilitate lymphatic drainage. Medical perspective notes that jumping is a light aerobic exercise that elevates heart rate, increases blood flow, boosts the nervous system, raises endorphins, and provides bone-loading stimulus for skeletal health. Concerns include fainting risk for people with conditions like POTS, plus possible knee pain and dizziness reported by others.

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