January 2026: Movement That Lasts A Lifetime
- amberlm21
- Jan 2
- 2 min read
Movement That Lasts a Lifetime: Start the New Year Strong
January often comes with pressure — do more, move more, fix everything.
But your body doesn’t need more force. It needs better communication.
Your body is incredibly smart. If one muscle isn’t pulling its weight, another will step in. That’s helpful in the short term — but over time, these compensations quietly change:
How you move
How balanced you feel
How much energy it takes just to get through the day
Movement that lasts isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about restoring clear communication between muscles.
A Simple Daily Movement Check
Try this today and notice how you stand up from a chair:
Are you pushing evenly through both feet?
Do your hips shift to one side?
Does one leg or side feel like it’s working harder?
No correcting. No fixing — just noticing. Awareness is the first step toward better balance and long-term movement health.
Barefoot Awareness (1–2 Minutes)
If possible, stand barefoot for 1–2 minutes. Notice:
Where your weight sits in your feet — front, back, or one side
Whether your toes feel relaxed or gripping
If one foot feels more “present” than the other
Are you clenching through your glutes?
Your feet are a primary source of balance and stability information. When that input is clear, your hips, spine, and core can respond more efficiently.
Why Balance Is More Than “Standing Still”
Balance, strength, posture, and pain aren’t separate systems — they’re part of the same conversation.
Strong, responsive muscles — especially in the feet and hips — help:
Support balance
Reduce compensations
Allow you to move with more confidence at any age
The clearer the communication, the easier movement becomes.
Want to Go Deeper?
Curious about how foot strength, hip function, and overall movement connect? That’s exactly what we explore in Back to Barefoot.
Start the New Year off on the Right Foot!
Just $119 ($28 off) — Back to Barefoot helps you:
Build strong, happy feet
Improve balance, posture, and stability
Move with less strain, fatigue, and compensation
👉 Learn more and enroll in Back to Barefoot here
Hands-On Support
Sometimes muscles need help “waking back up.” Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) sessions help restore communication — especially when certain muscles have been underactive.
Book your next session — your next step to better movement starts here.
🎙️ Podcast Alert
I had so much fun being a guest on the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, where we talked all things MAT and Back to Barefoot — plus practical tips for foot strength, balance, and confident movement this winter.
If you missed it, you can:
Feel free to share with friends or family — it’s a simple way to help others see how foot strength, balance, and movement all connect.
Happy New Year!
Wishing you a healthy, happy, and connected start to the year.
A huge thank you to all my incredible clients, readers, and supporters — your trust, curiosity, and energy make this work so meaningful. I’m grateful for each of you and look forward to helping you move well, feel strong, and stay balanced all year long.
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