JUMPING JACKS

energy release
2 MINUTES

A fast-paced exercise to release pent-up energy.

Exercise Instructions

Jump, spreading your legs and lifting your arms above your head, then jump back to the starting position. Maintain a steady rhythm.

How This Somatic Exercise Works

Jumping jacks help to increase your heart rate, promoting better blood circulation which aids in releasing endorphins, the body's natural stress-relievers. The rhythmic movement also helps to calm the nervous system, creating a sense of balance and relaxation.

Tips For This Exercise

Stand upright with your feet together and hands at your sides.

Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm and breathe deeply as you jump in and out.

About The Author
Andrew Hogue
Co-CEO NEUROFIT
Andrew is Co-CEO of NEUROFIT, and a Caltech graduate with 10 years of tech + product experience at NASA, Snapchat, Headspace, Yale, and his own wellness products used by millions worldwide. His work has been featured by the BBC, Wired, Forbes, Well+Good, SHAPE, Prevention, Men's Health, Real Simple, Business Insider, Medical News Today and more.
After facing two decades of chronic stress, burnout and C-PSTD, he launched NEUROFIT to provide an effective, data-driven, and accessible solution to these challenges.
Today, the NEUROFIT app is used by 2,000+ leading doctors, therapists, and health coaches, reaching 100,000+ users in 100+ countries.
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