An expert reveals a brilliant way to get an energy boost in the morning. Do it 50 times.

A cup of strong espresso, opening the curtains and letting in plenty of natural light, or perhaps a cold shower? Renowned physiotherapist Kathryn Smith recommends another method for waking up in the morning and assures us that it has a beneficial effect on our bodies.

Physiotherapist Kathryn Smith started a fitness trend on TikTok that involves doing 50 jumping jacks right after waking up. She believes it's a quick way to boost your energy levels in the morning, among other things.

"When I get out of bed and my feet touch the ground, I jump 50 times ," Kathryn Smith said in a TikTok video.

He assures that such a morning routine promotes oxygenation of the body and can support lymphatic drainage.

- If nothing stops you from doing jumping jacks, I encourage you to do it every day - he argues in the video.

Smith has found numerous followers who praise this simple morning trick. Self has reviewed it with the experts.

Eric Ascher, a family physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, explains that aerobic exercise, which includes jumping, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. He confirmed that getting your body moving by jumping can actually stimulate the lymphatic system, which in turn helps remove waste products from the body.

- This activity also stimulates the release of endorphins, chemicals that improve well-being and reduce stress - explains Dr. Ascher.

"Jumping up and down 50 times isn't exactly the peak of your training. But it's a good warm-up or way to wake up," he adds.

He suggests that jumping jacks can also be performed during breaks during the day.