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The Guardian - Life & Style • Feb. 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Leaps of faith: does jumping up and down 50 times in the morning really boost your physical and mental health?
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TikTok says it’s the ultimate wake-up call. But does the fitness craze have any downsides – apart from waking up the neighbours?
If you’re an avid viewer of online fitness content (or live below someone who is) you’re probably familiar with TikTok’s 50 jumps challenge. The basic premise is simple: you jump 50 times as soon as you wake up, for 30 days straight.
Reach the end of the month and you’re supposedly in for a world of benefits. The jumps, reassuringly, don’t need to be too extreme.
If you’re an avid viewer of online fitness content (or live below someone who is) you’re probably familiar with TikTok’s 50 jumps challenge. The basic premise is simple: you jump 50 times as soon as you wake up, for 30 days straight.
Reach the end of the month and you’re supposedly in for a world of benefits. The jumps, reassuringly, don’t need to be too extreme.
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