Advanced Hallway Challenge Walk heel-to-toe in a straight line (like you’re on a tightrope) while slowly shaking your head “no.” Keep your steps controlled and your vision steady. Why this is advanced: 🧠 Heel-to-toe narrows your base of support, forcing higher-level balance control 👀 Adding head turns challenges your VOR to keep vision clear while your body moves ⚡ Your brain must integrate inner ear + vision + proprioception simultaneously ⏱️ If you drift, widen your stance slightly or slow the head speed This is next-level real-world balance—exactly what your system needs for busy hallways, grocery aisles, and unpredictable environments. Control first. Speed later.

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Happy February 💙

Game Day Facts 1. Super Bowl LX kicks off Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA — Patriots vs. Seahawks. 2. New England is aiming for its 7th Super Bowl title — the most in NFL history. 3. This matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX (2015), one of the most memorable title games ever. 🎯 Make Movement Part of the Party Turn commercial breaks into mini habits that help your nervous system and body: 1️⃣ TV Timeout Tip-Toss • During every TV timeout, do 10 quick balance taps (front, back, left, right). Fun fact: Micro-balance shifts sharpen proprioception and groove coordination patterns. 2️⃣ Field Goal Flicks • Every time a team scores, do a 20-second single-leg stance (switch halfway). Important: This is real-world balance practice that’s functional, not just “exercise.” 3️⃣ Halftime Head Turns • During halftime show: stand up and do 3 sets of seated head-turn walking (just walking in place with side-to-side head turns). Educate: This trains your VOR so moving visuals (like TV motion) don’t overwhelm you. 4️⃣ Commercial Core Challenge • For each 30-second ad: a dead bug set — slow reps with quality breathing. Teach: Deep core control protects your spine and improves stability — perfect for long sit-times. 🥦 Healthy Game Day Habits • Mix snacks with movement reminders — stretch every time someone says “touchdown.” • Encourage mindful breathing during tense moments (like close calls). Fun fact: Slow diaphragmatic breathing helps calm vestibular-linked anxiety and keeps dizziness in check. 🏆 Wrap It Up With Purpose The Super Bowl isn’t just about football — it’s a chance to embed micro-movement into shared experiences, so balance becomes part of life, not something you only do on the mat.

Ella sprinting after a ball = pure hip extension—snow edition Sprinting forces the gluteus maximus to do its main job: drive the leg back and through with power. Add snow, and the demand skyrockets. Fun facts + important info: 🧠 The glute max is your body’s primary engine for propulsion—not squats alone ❄️ Unstable surfaces (like snow) increase glute activation to prevent slipping ⚡ Strong hip extension offloads the knees and low back 🔁 If glutes underperform, hamstrings and lumbar spine usually overwork Explosive hips = safer, stronger movement—no matter the surface.