In an industry that sees form after form of fitness fall in and out of fashion, not many prove to have the perfect blend of fun, effectiveness and longevity in terms of longevity that Boogie Bounce achieves. What began as a personal answer to low-impact recovery has become a movement that has vastly transcended the gym and abroad, and is transforming thousands of lives in response. From high-octane home workouts to energetic community classes, Boogie Bounce is changing the way we see fitness – and it all started with the struggle of one woman to get back on the road to recovery.
How Bouncing Came to Be
Boogie Bounce’s backstory Its beginnings originate with fitness instructor Jenny Belcher, who in 1996 faced a dramatic climbdown from the world of keeping fit due to a severe knee injury. Determined to keep moving even with her physical restraints, Jenny began to use a mini trampoline — a rebounder — in order to develop a low-impact fitness regimen that wouldn’t put pressure on her joints but would still show her some results.
What she found proved to be empowering: rebounding not only was gentle for the body, it was incredibly efficient for burning calories, increasing balance and elevating cardiovascular fitness. Most of all, it was fun — the kind of fun that kept people coming back.
A Bounce in the Name of Accessibility
Jenny operated Boogie Bounce as a community fitness business until 2013, when a second horrific accident led to reconstructive knee surgery. Rather than take a back seat, Jenny adapted — this time by inventing the now-signature Boogie Bounce T-Bar handle, designed to provide more steadiness to those requiring extra assistance. This one difference allowed people of every age and fitness level – including complete beginners and elite athletes – to experience the program.
What happened next was a fitness overhaul. The Boogie Bounce idea outgrew the village hall and started bouncing into homes, gyms, and onto the internet with their collapsible rebounder and library of digital content.
More Than Just a Workout
Boogie Bounce goes back to basics when it comes to empowering each and every woman. Yes, the classes are energised, choreographed routines. And yes, you will burn some calories, tone some muscles, and get the endorphin rush. But it’s more than that.
The secret of the programme’s success is its inclusivity. Whether you’re taking the first steps of your fitness journey, rehabbing an injury, easing joint pain or just seeking a more enjoyable way to stay active, Boogie Bounce provides the answer with an experience that’s every bit as unique as your body — and as motivating as it is rewarding.
And its advantages extend beyond just physical change:
Better pelvic floor muscles
Better overall balance and coordination
Improved posture and joint health
Relaxation and focus
And as it is low impact, it is kinder on the body, so you can do it it for long term wellness.
Fitness, Your Way
Boogie Bounce has since expanded and now has hundreds of on Oemand workouts available on its app and You Tube Membership, offering people the freedom to bounce in their own home. Their Studio and Elite Rebounder Bundles help transform your living room into a mini gym. And with a variety of workouts — including beginner-friendly basics and strength and tone circuits — there’s something for everyone.
Prefer group energy? Boogie Bounce has 100s of enthusiastic instructors and classes all over the UK, offering classes which are more of a party than a workout.
Real Stories, Real Results
There’s a story behind every bounce — Donna’s reinvention, or for the other users who have found confidence, strength after surgery and joy in moving again. Even TV stars have gotten involved, including Katie Piper and Prue Leith on ITV’s Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape.
The sweat, the smiles, the success are the results of the programme power.
Join the Movement
Boogie Bounce, however, is far more than just a workout — it’s about bouncing back into life stronger than you were, both physically and mentally. Irrespective of your age, whether you are 25 or 65, whether you are new to fitness or a gym veteran, the programme is a vibrant, accessible route to regain your health and happiness.
So, if you’re ready to escape boring workouts and try a new type of movement — one that elevates not only your body but also your spirit — let’s get down with Boogie Bounce.