{"id":427475,"date":"2026-01-21T09:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/427475\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:54:11","slug":"tiktoks-50-jump-challenge-is-going-viral-for-lymphatic-drainage-but-does-it-actually-do-anything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/427475\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok\u2019s 50-jump challenge is going viral for lymphatic drainage, but does it actually do anything?"},"content":{"rendered":"

TikTok loves a fitness<\/a> challenge, especially when it involves numbers. The latest? Doing 50 jumps as soon as you wake up<\/a>. Many people\u2019s reasoning for committing to 50 jumps each morning is to help with lymphatic drainage<\/a> (more on this in a second), but others have cited an array of other benefits, including improved mood, more overall energy, increased motivation, finding it easier to wake up, and even better skin. That\u2019s quite a big pay-off for a relatively low-level habit. So, is there any merit to the challenge?<\/p>\n

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\u2018If it gets someone moving, I\u2019m not against it, but it\u2019s being oversold,\u2019 says midlife and longevity strength coach Kate Rowe-Ham<\/a>. \u2018Jumping up and down first thing in the morning isn\u2019t a magic health fix, and while it is great for bone health, and it will definitely energise the body, it\u2019s not the smartest or most effective way to exercise.\u2019<\/p>\n

Lymphatic drainage<\/p>\n

What about the alleged lymphatic drainage benefits \u2013 what do those look like? \u2018The lymphatic system helps clear waste and excess fluid,\u2019 explains Rowe-Ham. \u2018It relies on movement, muscle contractions and breathing to do its job. Jumping creates a bit of that movement, so yes, it can help things along, but so can walking<\/a>, stretching<\/a>, strength training<\/a>, rebounding<\/a> or even deep breathing<\/a>.\u2019<\/p>\n

Boosts bone health<\/p>\n

While impact can support bone health (\u2018Which becomes more important as we move through perimenopause and menopause<\/a>\u2019) and many experts do recommend different forms of jump training for longevity<\/a>, the benefits for your bones aren\u2019t necessarily unique to jumping, adds Rowe-Ham. Strength training and walking can also help build bone mass. \u2018And the benefits of jumping don\u2019t outweigh the downsides if your joints, pelvic floor<\/a> or back aren\u2019t happy,’ says Rowe-Ham.<\/p>\n

When should you do the 50 jumps?<\/p>\n

The challenge stipulates that you perform the 50 jumps in the morning, with the idea that you do them as soon as you wake (no alarm snoozing here). But does timing actually make a difference, and are you more likely to benefit in the AM? \u2018Morning can feel good because the body\u2019s been still overnight, and movement helps shake off stiffness. But as with all exercise, there\u2019s nothing specific about the timing,\u2019 says Rowe-Ham. \u2018What matters far more is choosing movement that suits the body and doing it consistently.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Should you do TikTok\u2019s 50-jump challenge?<\/p>\n

While there aren\u2019t necessarily many downsides to hopping straight out of bed and jumping 50 times \u2013 generally speaking, all movement is good movement \u2013 whether and how much you benefit is going to depend on you as an individual. \u2018Jumping straight out of bed isn\u2019t ideal for everyone, especially women over 35,\u2019 warns Rowe-Ham. \u2018If you\u2019ve got joint issues, back pain, pelvic floor symptoms, or you\u2019re returning to exercise after a break<\/a>, this isn\u2019t where I\u2019d start \u2013 a few minutes of mobility<\/a> or gentle strength work will often be a much better option.\u2019<\/p>\n

Her advice is a reminder that you don\u2019t have to jump (no pun intended) onto every online fitness trend you see. While they might be grounded in science and truth and may well work for you, it\u2019s rarely a one-size-fits-all kind of thing, and you\u2019re often better off listening to your body and seeking expert advice when and where you can. <\/p>\n

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Hannah Bradfield is a Senior Health and Fitness Writer for Women\u2019s Health UK. An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Hannah graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in English and Sport Science and an MA in Media and Cultural Analysis. \u00a0She has been covering sports, health and fitness for the last five years and has created content for outlets including BBC Sport, BBC Sounds, Runner\u2019s World and Stylist. She especially enjoys interviewing those working within the community to improve access to sport, exercise and wellness. Hannah is a 2024 John Schofield Trust Fellow and was also named a 2022 Rising Star in Journalism by The Printing Charity. \u00a0A keen runner, Hannah was firmly a sprinter growing up (also dabbling in long jump) but has since transitioned to longer-distance running. While 10K is her favoured race distance, she loves running or volunteering at parkrun every Saturday, followed, of course, by pastries. She\u2019s always looking for fun new runs and races to do and brunch spots to try.<\/p>\n