Gentle Rebounder Movement for Post-Surgery Recovery — What to Do and Why It Works
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In this deeply personal 15-minute workout, Nikki Hayes shares the exact gentle movements she used when returning to her rebounder after a double mastectomy. Six months after her breast cancer diagnosis and four months post-surgery, Nikki walks through five simple, low-impact moves — the march, the rock, the tap, and more — all designed to be modified based on how your body feels that day.
This isn't a high-intensity session. It's an honest, real-time recovery workout, complete with Nikki's own emotional reflections on returning to movement after a difficult season. Whether you're recovering from breast cancer surgery specifically, or any major surgery or setback, this workout offers a safe, gentle way to reconnect with movement at your own pace.
If you're navigating your own breast cancer diagnosis or recovery, Nikki has documented her entire journey — diagnosis, surgery, and recovery — on a dedicated playlist on her channel, Earth & Owl, linked below.
📍 CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introduction: Nikki's story and why this workout exists
0:24 – Move 1: The march (getting started gently)
1:06 – Move 2: The rock (a gentle sway)
2:27 – Move 3: Tap to the center with gentle rows
3:24 – Move 4: Tap to the front (optional punch)
4:38 – Move 5: Heel to the corner
5:30 – Repeating the sequence (round 2)
10:28 – Checking in: honor how you feel today
10:41 – Final five minutes with a little more flare
14:09 – Cool down and gentle stretches
16:50 – Breast cancer recovery playlist and resources
🔗 RESOURCES
Get your JumpSport: https://www.jumpsport.com/
JumpSport Instagram: Instagram: jumpsportfitness
Earth and Owl (Nikki Hayes): @earthowl
⚠️ EXERCISE DISCLAIMER: Exercise involves inherent risks, including injury. Consult your healthcare professional before beginning a new exercise program, and modify or stop any exercise that causes pain, dizziness, or other concerning symptoms. By participating, you assume responsibility for choosing exercises appropriate for your abilities. Earth & Owl and its instructors are not responsible for injuries resulting from participation.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #GentleRecoveryWorkout #RebounderWorkout
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Gentle Rebounder Movement for Post-Surgery Recovery — What to Do and Why It Works
JumpSportFitness
3,110 views
In this deeply personal 15-minute workout, Nikki Hayes shares the exact gentle movements she used when returning to her rebounder after a double mastectomy. Six months after her breast cancer diagnosis and four months post-surgery, Nikki walks through five simple, low-impact moves — the march, the rock, the tap, and more — all designed to be modified based on how your body feels that day.
This isn't a high-intensity session. It's an honest, real-time recovery workout, complete with Nikki's own emotional reflections on returning to movement after a difficult season. Whether you're recovering from breast cancer surgery specifically, or any major surgery or setback, this workout offers a safe, gentle way to reconnect with movement at your own pace.
If you're navigating your own breast cancer diagnosis or recovery, Nikki has documented her entire journey — diagnosis, surgery, and recovery — on a dedicated playlist on her channel, Earth & Owl, linked below.
📍 CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introduction: Nikki's story and why this workout exists
0:24 – Move 1: The march (getting started gently)
1:06 – Move 2: The rock (a gentle sway)
2:27 – Move 3: Tap to the center with gentle rows
3:24 – Move 4: Tap to the front (optional punch)
4:38 – Move 5: Heel to the corner
5:30 – Repeating the sequence (round 2)
10:28 – Checking in: honor how you feel today
10:41 – Final five minutes with a little more flare
14:09 – Cool down and gentle stretches
16:50 – Breast cancer recovery playlist and resources
🔗 RESOURCES
Get your JumpSport: https://www.jumpsport.com/
JumpSport Instagram: Instagram: jumpsportfitness
Earth and Owl (Nikki Hayes): @earthowl
⚠️ EXERCISE DISCLAIMER: Exercise involves inherent risks, including injury. Consult your healthcare professional before beginning a new exercise program, and modify or stop any exercise that causes pain, dizziness, or other concerning symptoms. By participating, you assume responsibility for choosing exercises appropriate for your abilities. Earth & Owl and its instructors are not responsible for injuries resulting from participation.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #GentleRecoveryWorkout #RebounderWorkout