{"id":637585,"date":"2026-10-22T03:06:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/637585\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T03:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:06:15","slug":"at-51-eva-longorias-only-cardio-is-rebounding-how-to-use-the-simple-workout-for-fat-loss-and-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/637585\/","title":{"rendered":"At 51, Eva Longoria\u2019s only cardio is rebounding \u2013 how to use the simple workout for fat loss and fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Eva Longoria<\/a>\u2019s main fitness focus is on regular \u2018heavy weight training\u2019 right now, the actor and producer recently told<\/a> Good Housekeeping<\/a> that she still does cardio at least once a week \u2013 but her go-to session doesn\u2019t involve running.<\/p>\n

\u2018I rarely do cardio these days unless it’s bouncing. I go on the rebounder, and that’s just so fun, but I only do that once or twice a week.\u2019<\/p>\n

What is rebounding?<\/p>\n

A workout that initially gained traction in the 80s, rebounding<\/a> involves bouncing \u2013 or performing other moves such as side-steps, high knees and controlled squat-style patterns \u2013 on a mini trampoline.<\/p>\n

One oft-cited NASA study<\/a> found the exercise to be up to 68% more effective at working the muscles and joints than treadmill running \u2013 and many experts point to the cardio fitness and potential fat-loss benefits of this activity.<\/p>\n

How rebounding supports fat loss<\/p>\n

A growing body of research \u2013 including this review<\/a> \u2013 has highlighted the potential benefits of rebounding for weight management.<\/p>\n

One small study<\/a> published in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that 12 weeks of rebounding workouts significantly improved body composition<\/a> and fitness in overweight women, while another<\/a> published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine noted a significant reduction in body-fat percentage following a 20-week rebounding programme.<\/p>\n

The mechanism for fat loss is fairly straightforward here \u2013 as an aerobic activity that burns energy, rebounding will contribute to your overall energy expenditure.<\/p>\n

\u2018Rebounding can be a really accessible way to build cardiovascular fitness because the constant bouncing keeps the heart rate elevated while feeling lower-impact than activities such as running,\u2019 says personal trainer and pre- and post-natal fitness specialist Sarah Richardson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But we also need to be mindful of the bigger picture when it comes to fat loss, she adds, because \u2018regular movement, resistance training<\/a>, nutrition [weight loss requires a calorie deficit<\/a>], sleep and consistency\u2019 all contribute.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, says Richardson, \u2018rebounding can be particularly useful for people who enjoy energetic cardio but find conventional high-impact exercise uncomfortable \u2013 and, ultimately, the best form of cardio is often the one someone genuinely enjoys enough to do consistently.\u2019<\/p>\n

How to get started<\/p>\n

\u2018For beginners, I\u2019d usually suggest starting with around 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times per week, then building towards 20-30-minute sessions as fitness and confidence improve,\u2019 notes Richardson.<\/p>\n

A simple session, she adds, might include:<\/p>\n

3-5 minutes of gentle bouncing to warm up30-60-second intervals of faster bouncing or jogging on the rebounder, with slower recovery periods between intervalsA gradual cool-down<\/p>\n

To get the most out of your rebounding workout, Richardson advises:<\/p>\n

Keeping the movement controlled rather than trying to bounce as high as possible.Maintaining good posture and a soft bend through the knees \u2013 and building intensity gradually, rather than focusing on height.Considering a rebounder with a stability bar as you gain confidence.<\/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