{"id":9367,"date":"2025-12-10T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=9367"},"modified":"2025-12-10T21:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T21:34:28","slug":"i-jump-up-and-down-50-times-when-i-wake-up-dont-knock-it-till-you-try-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/i-jump-up-and-down-50-times-when-i-wake-up-dont-knock-it-till-you-try-it\/","title":{"rendered":"I jump up and down 50 times when I wake up \u2014 don\u2019t knock it till you try it"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I’ve never been much of a morning person… (Picture: Courtney Pochin\/Getty\/Metro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve never really been much of a morning person. I love a lie-in and can easily rot away in bed<\/a> until midday (or later) if left to my own devices.<\/p>\n

Alas, this only really happens on weekends, as the rest of the time my alarm goes off at 6AM.<\/p>\n

You can imagine then, that I struggle to get myself up and ready promptly each day. it usually takes a solid 30 minutes before I start feeling like a functioning human being.<\/p>\n

So, when I heard there was a \u2018lazy girl hack\u2019<\/a> that might help me feel more awake<\/a> in just 60 seconds, I jumped on it\u2026 literally.<\/p>\n

TikToker Kathryn Smith recently went viral on TikTok for a video in which she revealed that jumping up and down for 60 seconds first thing in the morning had ‘changed her life’.<\/p>\n

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@kathhrynsmithh<\/a> <\/p>\n

Jumpstart Your Day (Literally) Jumping first thing in the morning boosts: Blood flow + oxygen to your brain Lymphatic drainage (especially in your calves!) Core body temp to shake off grogginess Bone density through gentle impact Energy + mood via endorphin release #MorningRoutine<\/a> #LymphaticHealth<\/a> #Jumpstart<\/a> #CirculationBoost<\/a> #NaturalEnergy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u266c original sound – kathrynsmith<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u2018I am a lazy person by nature, I always have been, and I\u2019m never going to do something I don\u2019t want to do, how I\u2019ve gotten to the point [in life] where I am now, has been baby steps,\u2019 she explained. <\/p>\n

\u2018The first thing I do is morning jumping. When I get out of bed, as soon as my feet touch the ground, I jump 50 times.\u2019<\/p>\n

Kathryn, a surgical athletic trainer, went on to claim that jumping helps to \u2018increase the functions of our body’ as it increases blood flow, gets our heart rate up, and sends more oxygen to the brain. <\/p>\n

More than 460,000 people liked her video, with thousands commenting to say they were going to give it a go, and as a sucker for a good TikTok trend (and a self-proclaimed lazy girl), I decided to join them. <\/p>\n

So, for the last two weeks, I\u2019ve jumped up and down 50 times every morning, and honestly, I do think it makes a real difference. <\/p>\n

When I’m done, I feel more awake and alert than before – something usually only a big mug of tea<\/a> can achieve at that time of day.  <\/p>\n

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You don’t have to do a big High School Musical-style jump, little movements work just as well (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The jumps aren’t super high, I’m not leaping into the air High School Musical-style or anything, it’s more akin to a little bunny hop, really. My feet only just leave the ground. <\/p>\n

Sure, it felt a bit silly to do this at first, but don’t knock it till you’ve tried it – the more you jump, the more you’ll start to enjoy it. I’ve found that it’s added a little whimsy to my morning, which is a bonus. <\/p>\n

And even if you don’t enjoy it as much as me, it’s over in 60 seconds or less, which is what I love most about it. It takes hardly any time at all to do.<\/p>\n

But is it really doing me any good, or is it some strange placebo effect? I asked a doctor for her thoughts on the jumping trend. Here’s what she had to say…<\/p>\n

What does a doctor think?<\/h2>\n

Dr. Suzanne Wylie, a GP and medical advisor for IQdoctor<\/a>, told Metro<\/strong> that jumping up and down can feel ‘energising’. <\/p>\n

She explained: ‘The trend is generally safe for most healthy adults and can have some genuine physiological effects that might explain why people feel more awake afterwards. <\/p>\n

‘When you jump repeatedly, even for just around a minute, several things happen in your body. Your heart rate rises, your breathing becomes slightly deeper and faster, and blood circulation improves. This combination increases oxygen delivery to your muscles and brain, which can create a short-term boost in alertness. <\/p>\n

‘Essentially, it\u2019s a mini cardio session, and even brief bursts of cardiovascular activity are known to stimulate the nervous system, release adrenaline, and improve mental focus. So while there might be a psychological \u201cplacebo\u201d element, especially if you expect it to wake you up, the body is genuinely responding to exercise-related physiological changes.’<\/p>\n

Dr. Wylie continues to say that moving your muscles in this way helps to ‘switch on’ your nervous system after sleep, making you feel ‘energised’.<\/p>\n

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Poll<\/title><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"metro-poll__title\">Will you be giving this hack a go?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"metro-poll__list\">\n<li data-option=\"option1\" class=\"metro-poll__option\">\n<div class=\"metro-poll__score-bar-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-poll__content\">\n<div class=\"metro-poll__text\">Yes<span class=\"metro-poll__check-icon\"><title>Check<\/title><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-poll__score\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-option=\"option2\" class=\"metro-poll__option\">\n<div class=\"metro-poll__score-bar-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-poll__content\">\n<div class=\"metro-poll__text\">No<span class=\"metro-poll__check-icon\"><title>Check<\/title><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-poll__score\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>And it has several benefits outside of helping you wake up, too – including improving lymphatic flow and stimulating proprioception, which can improve balance and coordination over time, if you were to keep on jumping. <\/p>\n<p>However, the expert warns that jumping up and down isn’t a good idea for everyone, as it will depend on your own individual health circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>‘People with joint problems, particularly in the knees, ankles, or hips, may find the repeated impact uncomfortable or potentially harmful,’ she says.<\/p>\n<p>‘Those with cardiovascular conditions, balance difficulties, or osteoporosis should approach this with caution or seek medical advice first. For most young, healthy adults, though, a minute of jumping is unlikely to cause harm and can be a fun way to \u201cwake up\u201d the body.’<\/p>\n<p>She adds: ‘From a broader perspective, while this trend can provide a short-term boost in alertness, it doesn\u2019t replace the foundational aspects of feeling awake and energetic in the morning, which include adequate sleep, hydration, exposure to natural light, and gradual movement or stretching. <\/p>\n<p>‘Incorporating a brief burst of activity like this can complement those habits and make mornings feel more energising. In essence, it\u2019s a safe, simple, and effective way to kick-start your day, provided you pay attention to your body\u2019s limits.’<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get in touch by emailing <a href=\"mailto:MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk\">MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\"><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p><title>Comment now<\/title><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-preferred-source\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I’ve never been much of a morning person… (Picture: Courtney Pochin\/Getty\/Metro) I\u2019ve never really been much of a morning person. 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