Okay, so… I never thought I’d be the girl raving about a mini trampoline. But here we are.

It turns out, rebounding (yep, that thing we all did as kids) is actually one of the only things my body loved when I was knee-deep in inflammation and hormone chaos. It didn’t spike my stress. It didn’t drain me. It actually made me feel… better.

Like clearer-head, de-puffed, lighter-in-my-body better.

The Wellness Practice That’s Quietly Kind of Magical

When my body was in a full-blown “no thanks” season — you know the one: bloated, tired, inflamed, and frustrated — I realized I couldn’t just power through. The heavy lifting workouts, not working. Fasting? My body say NO, loudly. And super-restrictive food plans weren’t helping. In fact, they made me feel worse.

So I slowed down. I started listening more. And that’s when I stumbled into rebounding.

Here’s the deal: rebounding is basically bouncing gently on a mini trampoline. That’s it. But it’s way more powerful than it looks.

Why I’m Obsessed with Rebounding

Turns out, this simple movement checks a lot of boxes for hormone and detox support and long-term health:
• It moves your lymphatic system, which helps flush out toxins naturally (hello, bloat be gone).
• It’s low impact, which means less stress on joints and inflamed tissues.
• It boosts circulation and helps reduce puffiness + brain fog.
• It strengthens the pelvic floor (a huge bonus for women in perimenopause and beyond).
• It improves posture and spinal alignment, especially if you’re sitting a lot.
• It helps keep osteoporosis at bay by gently strengthening bones without high-impact.
• And yeah, it’s still fun. It brings back a little joy to movement.

How I Use It

Most mornings, I start with a dry brushing ritual (hello, lymphatic love) and then hop on my rebounder for 5 to 25 minutes of barefoot bouncing with Radical Rebounding. I love that the workouts are on demand—it’s like a mini trampoline party waiting for me anytime I need a boost.

Sometimes it’s a warm-up before Pilates, other times it’s the whole moment. It’s nearly impossible to stay in a bad mood or in a funk when you’re bouncing—your mood literally lifts with every jump. And when I’m following along with those Sedona views in the background? It feels like a moving meditation. A little sweat, a little soul work. So good.

What This Taught Me About Wellness

Rebounding reminded me that healing doesn’t have to be intense to be effective. That gentle can still be powerful. That playful can still be purposeful.

It’s helped me feel less inflamed, more supported, and more me.

So if you’re feeling sluggish, stiff, or disconnected—maybe try a little bounce. It might just move more than your body… it might move your whole energy.

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Want to try it?

Start small. Two minutes. No shoes. Favorite playlist on. Bonus if you add a little gratitude.

If you want to get started, this is my favorite rebounder to use at home — Jumpsport Rebounder.

Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest glow-up.