January can be a little overwhelming, can't it? While the dawn of a new year promises a fresh start and endless possibilities, said possibilities can also be... kind of a lot. Social feeds are flooded with "New Year, new me" messaging, diet ads pop up left, right, and centre, and the cosy Christmas bubble and cheeky 5 pm Bailey's by the fire seem like years ago.
That's why, this January, I vowed to go back to basics and add a few simple, actionable, and enjoyable new habits to my routine that I felt I could legitimately stick to. Cue my decision to try calf raises every day for a week. No equipment, no floor space, and no need to carve out a full hour - just a simple movement you can do while waiting for the kettle to boil, brushing your teeth, or standing in a queue. I’d always dismissed them as a bit pointless (sorry, calves), but the more I read about their role in balance and leg strength, the more curious I became.
