MOVEMENT ADVENT 2024

Fun daily movement #7

Primal Play Method Movement Advent
Day 7: bunny hops

Welcome to Day 7 of our 24 Days of Movement Advent(ure)! 🎄

Today’s playful challenge is Bunny Hops! 🐇 This fun, dynamic movement focuses on muscular endurance, balance, and coordination. By crouching down and hopping with control, you’ll build strength in your lower body while improving your ability to move with agility and precision.

Bunny Hops are simple but surprisingly effective. Whether you’re hopping forward, backward, or maintaining your balance on the balls of your feet, this exercise embodies the Primal Play Method®—turning movement into a joyful, purposeful exploration.

Ready to hop into action and unleash your inner bunny? Let’s break it down!

Why Participate in the Movement Advent?

The 24 Days of Movement Advent is designed to make fitness playful, accessible, and enjoyable. These bite-sized challenges help you stay active, energised, and mentally sharp throughout the holiday season. By incorporating the principles of the Primal Play Method®, you’ll discover that movement can be both fun and functional.

“It’s time for a movement break!”

Today’s Movement Challenge

Bunny Hops

Time to Play: 30 seconds

1️⃣ Crouch down, keeping your knees bent and your body low.
2️⃣ Balance on the balls of your feet for stability.
3️⃣ Hop forward on both feet, keeping your knees and toes together.
4️⃣ Focus on small, controlled hops—don’t jump too far or too high.
5️⃣ Land softly with control, absorbing the impact through your knees and ankles.

⏲ Pro Tip: Maintain a steady rhythm and keep your movements smooth and fluid for the full 30 seconds!

Why Try This?

Bunny Hops pack a lot of benefits into a short burst of movement:

Muscular Endurance: Strengthens your legs, glutes, and core with repeated hops.
Balance and Coordination: Requires stability on the balls of your feet and precise control.
Agility: Encourages quick, controlled movements that improve your responsiveness.
Joint Health: Promotes flexibility in your knees, ankles, and hips through controlled impact.

This movement also challenges your focus and body awareness, helping you develop better control over your movements—an essential skill for both play and daily life!

Level Up Your Practice

🆙 For an extra challenge:

Bring your knees and feet even closer together for increased balance and core engagement.
Extend the duration to 60 seconds to really test your endurance.
Try hopping backward to challenge your coordination and spatial awareness.

🌟 Looking for a gentler option?

Reduce the depth of your crouch and focus on smaller, slower hops.

Share Your Progress

How did today’s Bunny Hops feel? Share your experience on social media using #MovementAdvent2024, and tag me on Instagram (@fitnessexplorer). I love seeing your progress and hearing your feedback—don’t forget to invite a friend to join in the fun!