{"id":624931,"date":"2026-04-23T03:49:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/624931\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T03:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:49:19","slug":"angela-scanlon-42-swears-by-3-minutes-of-rebounding-daily-heres-how-it-keeps-her-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/624931\/","title":{"rendered":"Angela Scanlon, 42, swears by 3 minutes of rebounding daily \u2013 here’s how it keeps her fit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Balancing a busy lifestyle means Angela Scanlon<\/a> takes her recovery just as seriously as her most demanding days.<\/p>\n

\u2018I do rebounding<\/a> for three minutes before bed to settle my nervous system, which I\u2019m much more aware of now than I was before,\u2019 the broadcaster said on The Energy Equation Podcast<\/a>, which explores guests\u2019 sleep<\/a>, stress<\/a>, fitness<\/a> and recovery<\/a> \u2013 and how they\u2019re connected.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s part of the 42-year-old\u2019s renewed focus on sleep. \u2018Lemon balm, holy basil, magnesium spray straight on the skin, lavender on the pillow. I like an eye mask and I\u2019m now into earplugs. Phone out of the room. It\u2019s a full shutdown situation,\u2019 she told host Oli Patrick, a physiologist and lifestyle specialist.<\/p>\n

Benefits of rebounding<\/p>\n

Alongside its potential to reduce stress, rebounding \u2013 jumping on a mini trampoline<\/a> \u2013 also comes with a number of physical benefits.<\/p>\n

1. It\u2019s low-impact<\/p>\n

The soft trampoline mat and elastic cords absorb the force of each landing, reducing stress on the joints, says Aly Giampolo, founder of The Ness. \u2018This allows rebounding to be both high-intensity and low-impact.\u2019<\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s a full-body workout<\/p>\n

Rebounding engages the whole body, activating the glutes<\/a>, hamstrings and core<\/a> as they work to stabilise you while jumping, Giampolo adds.<\/p>\n

3. It improves balance and co-ordination<\/p>\n

Because the trampoline surface is unstable, rebounding can help improve balance, coordination and functional mobility, says Milica McDowell, a doctor of physical therapy, exercise physiologist and owner of Clearwater Physical Therapy. A 2019 study<\/a> published in Clinical Interventions in Aging found that 12 weeks of rebounding significantly improved balance and mobility in women over 50 with osteopenia.<\/p>\n

4. It counts as cardio<\/p>\n

According to an American Council on Exercise<\/a> (ACE) study, 24 college students took part in a rebounder workout, reaching an average of 79% of their maximum heart rate<\/a> \u2013 within the recommended range for cardio<\/a> training set by the American College of Sports Medicine.<\/p>\n

Angela\u2019s fitness scores<\/p>\n

Angela wore a monitor for three-and-a-half days, providing a snapshot of her daily energy levels and generating scores across key areas of her health.<\/p>\n

Out of a possible 100 for fitness, she scored 74 \u2013 despite not formally exercising. \u2018I don\u2019t do it,\u2019 she admitted. Her relatively high score was likely due to how much she moves day to day, Patrick noted, alongside a recovery routine that supports her overall energy levels.<\/p>\n

\u2018Based on your training history and your active lifestyle, you are as fit as you need to be,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Patrick then carried out two additional tests to build a more complete picture of her physical capacity. \u2018Cardiorespiratory fitness \u2013 your ability to use oxygen \u2013 plays a big role in everyday energy and fatigue,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n

VO2 max<\/p>\n

Patrick measured Angela\u2019s VO2 max<\/a>, which reflects the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise.<\/p>\n

\u2018It shows how efficiently you deliver oxygen to your tissues and remove carbon dioxide,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Angela scored 43.5 mL\/kg\/min \u2013 placing her well above Patrick\u2019s 32 mL\/kg\/min lower threshold and the 40 mL\/kg\/min benchmark for good fitness.<\/p>\n

\u2018At 40, you\u2019ve got good physiological fitness. At 45, you\u2019re really good,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Her recent completion of the CoppaFeel<\/a> charity trek \u2013 a four-day hike through the Himalayas in India, reaching elevations of up to 1,300m \u2013 likely contributed to the result.<\/p>\n

Heart rate variability<\/p>\n

\u2018You\u2019ve got a super HRV<\/a>,\u2019 Patrick told her, referring to heart rate variability \u2013 the variation in time between heartbeats, which reflects how well the body recovers.<\/p>\n

Angela scored 97\/100. Patrick attributed this, in part, to her evening routine, noting that she begins shifting into recovery mode up to two hours before bed. <\/p>\n

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