Getting your fingers to do a movement pattern is like a secret handshake between your brain and your fingers. — Pexels
As cliche as it sounds, it’s that season again to start making fitness goals as another new year rolls around.
Instead of just focusing on the usual resolutions to get your body fit and healthy in 2025, why not add in some simple workouts for the brain as well?
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1a) Start by placing both hands on a flat surface or table. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
1b) Flip your hands so that the outer edges are on the table and palms face each other.
1c) Clench your fingers, with one thumb folded in and the other thumb on the outside. Repeat the three-step sequence while alternating the thumb positions.
2a) Stick out your index finger on one hand and pinky on the other while keeping all your other fingers clenched. Lift your elbows to ensure your forearm is parallel to the floor.
2b) Now, switch to the index finger and pinky on the opposite hands, and repeat.
3a) One hand makes a gun sign with the index finger pointing up and the other, a knife sign with the index finger pointing front.
3b) Switch the hands making the signs, and repeat. Once you’ve mastered this, try bringing the hand making the gun sign next to your eyes, while bringing the hand making the knife sign next to your waist.
4a) Make the peace sign with one hand and the ‘OK’ sign with the other.
4b) Switch the hands making the signs, and repeat.
