06 Jan Tandem Balance – Horizontal Head Turns
HOW: Get set-up standing with your feet in a heel-to-toe position. Stand an arms distance away from a stable surface for balance as needed. While maintaining your balance, slowly rotate your head from one side to the other. FEEL: You should feel like your...
06 Jan Single Leg Balance – Kettlebell Handoff
HOW: Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground. Focus on standing upright and not letting yourself lean side-to-side. It is ok to let your hip and knee bend a little bit. Once the balance is...
06 Jan Single Leg RDL – Kettlebell Handoff
HOW: Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground. Hinge forward through your hips while holding onto a kettlebell. Once the balance is maintained in this position, slowly shift the kettlebell from one hand to the...
06 Jan Standing Balance – Horizontal Head Turn
HOW: Get set-up standing and balancing on both your feet together. While maintaining your balance, turn your head side-to-side. Stand an arms distance away from a stable surface for balance as needed. FEEL: You should feel like your balance is being challenged. If you’re...
06 Jan Single Leg Balance – Horizontal Head Turn
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground. While maintaining your balance, turn your head...
21 Nov Quadruped Rock Back – Ankle Plantarflexion Stretch Bias
HOW: Get into the quadruped position on all fours with your toes down. You want to position our toes so that they are pointing behind you. Slowly shift your hips back and put more weight onto your feet. You can even shift sideways to...
11 Nov Heel Walking
HOW: While standing with both your feet on the floor, lift the balls of your feet in the air so you are on your heels. Try your best to maintain this position at your ankles, and slowly take steps forward (or backwards). FEEL: You...
11 Nov Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilization – Dynamic, Box
HOW: Get your foot set-up and supported on an elevated surface while balancing on the other leg. To perform the mobilization, bring your knee and shin bone forward over your toes while keeping your heel down on the ground. Follow along with the video...
28 Oct Single Leg Balance – Off Step
HOW: Find a step or elevated surface. Line yourself up sideways to the step and place your leg on it. Push yourself up and hold a single leg balance position. FEEL: Keep your core and glutes squeezed as hard as you can to maintain...
27 Oct Medial Load And Lift
HOW: Place your hand up against the wall at about shoulder height. Slowly lower yourself on the leg closest to the wall by reaching your elevated foot back, then explode up driving the elevated knee towards the ceiling. Lean into the wall for the...
