Eva Longoria's Trampoline Workouts Take At-Home Cardio to the Next Level

The former Desperate Housewives star is finding endless ways to use her new trampoline for home workouts.

Renowned actress Eva Longoria continues to push her fitness boundaries, with her latest obsession being trampoline workouts. Before making a name in the Desperate Housewives series, Longoria was an aerobics instructor, and it's evident that her love for fitness hasn't waned. In a recent Instagram post, she shares a fast-paced video of herself undertaking a strenuous cardio and strength training routine on a mini trampoline at her residence. Longoria, dressed in a fresh mint-colored playsuit - similar ones can be found on Girlfriend Collective (Buy It, $88, girlfriend.com) - embarks on her workout with an array of jump movements. She seamlessly incorporates high-knees and high-kicks with toe taps into her routine. Added to this, she sports adjustable weighted gloves - available for purchase at $25 on Amazon - and Bala Bangles - also available on Amazon at $49 - on her ankles for amplified intensity. Positioned in front of her trampoline are aesthetically pleasing dumbbells in shades of blue and teal.

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She then moves down to her knees and performs some single-leg butt kicks with a lunge, some leg lift variations, and full sit-ups. "Take the time to find your own rhythm," the actress wrote alongside the post.

Sure enough, the only thing more impressive than her home gym set-up is her spot-on coordination throughout the whole routine — the actress doesn't skip a beat.

Longoria has had plenty of opportunities to hone her trampoline workout skills, a fitness routine she's been dedicated to for some time now. As far back as March, she took to social media to share a video demonstrating her intense cardio session on the trampoline, confessing in the caption that she couldn't "live without" it.

Her love affair with this particular piece of workout equipment began in November 2020, thanks to her friend Elsa Marie Collins. A charming video on Instagram reveals Longoria bouncing energetically on a trampoline, one hand clutching a dumbbell, the other holding onto her cute 2-year-old son, Santi. She amusingly captioned the post, "Tried a new workout today and Santi wanted to participate," adding humorously, "Sorry, @elsamariecollins I have a new teacher!"

Suffice to say, Longoria was completely won over by the trampoline workout. So much so that Collins decided to surprise her with a JumpSport 350 Fitness Trampoline (Buy It, $329, amazon.com) for her home-based gym. Longoria could hardly contain her excitement when she announced in yet another video that Collins had just delivered the "Rolls Royce of trampolines." She expressed her approval of the trampoline's distinctive features, remarking that it looked different "in a good way".

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JumpSport Trampolines are revered in most trampoline studios, and even in the celebrity world by individuals like Goldie Hawn. The unique curved legs of this brand's trampolines provide unmatched stability, ensuring minimal movement during your workout. Moreover, you can customize your experience with adjustable bungee cords that allow for three levels of firmness. This means you have the power to decide the depth of your bounce based on your weight preference. Eva Longoria noticed significant differences when she tried it for the first time, stating how kind it is to her knees. Trampolines designed for exercise like these are ideal for those dealing with joint issues who wish to remain active. According to Pete McCall, C.S.C.S., an exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise, trampoline classes offer an ideal workout for those experiencing pain in the lower body areas such as ankles, knees, hips, or lower back. He highlights the elastic nature of the trampoline which permits bodily movement without the added strain of ground reaction force.

Bouncing on a trampoline can be an exhilarating workout which, according to the American Council on Exercise, not only boosts your cardiorespiratory fitness but also matches the calorie burn rate of running a ten-minute mile. (Reference: Why Jumping On a Trampoline Is Better Than Running). The versatility of exercise trampolines as a piece of fitness equipment is truly commendable. They are not just easy to store, but can also be leveraged to intensify your workouts, a fact that was exhibited by Longoria in her recent post as well as another one from December 2020. In these posts, she is pictured utilizing her new trampoline, not for jumping, but for maintaining balance while performing lunges, dressed in trendy workout gear from Elite Eleven Sporting. Her caption stated, "The only thing that makes morning lunges bearable is a cute outfit!", reinforcing the fun aspect of such workouts. Interested in adding a bit of zest to your home workout sessions? Follow Longoria's lead and explore the best indoor cardio trampolines for purchase.