Challenge · 2026
100 Ankle Circles: Can You Move Smoothly?
Complete 100 ankle circles while seated: 25 clockwise and 25 anticlockwise on each foot. This equipment-light RB100 challenge tests controlled movement rather than speed. Keep your knee still, use a comfortable range and pause whenever needed. A smaller circle or supported leg makes the challenge more accessible.
By Richard Branson · · Updated
The challenge: can you complete 100 ankle circles?
Your RB100 daily challenge for 26 February 2026 is a seated movement-control test: complete 100 circles with your feet, moving from the ankles. Each foot gets 25 clockwise and 25 anticlockwise repetitions. Aim for smooth loops rather than the biggest possible range. This is not a race or a test of how much discomfort you can tolerate.
How to do it: what are the exact steps?
- Sit securely on a stable chair with your back comfortable and both feet initially resting on the floor.
- Lift one foot just clear of the floor. If holding it up is tiring, support the calf on a low footstool with the foot free to move.
- Gently point and draw back each foot five times to check your comfortable range. These preparation movements do not count towards the total.
- Make 25 clockwise circles with your right foot. Guide the toes around a smooth loop while keeping the knee mostly still. Allow roughly two seconds per circle.
- Put the right foot down, pause as needed, then complete 25 clockwise circles with your left foot. Total: 50.
- Complete 25 anticlockwise circles with your right foot. Total: 75.
- Complete 25 anticlockwise circles with your left foot. Total: 100.
- Record your completed repetitions and whether you used leg support, smaller circles or extra breaks.
Scale it: how can you adjust the movement?
Make each circle smaller if the movement feels awkward, and support your calf if your thigh tires before your ankle. Break each group of 25 into five sets of five, returning the foot to the floor between sets. If 100 is too much today, stop at 40 total: 10 in each direction per foot. Log that honestly as a scaled attempt. For more precision, slow each circle to three seconds without adding resistance.
Coaching tips: how do you keep each circle controlled?
Keep your toes relaxed and imagine drawing the loop with the whole foot, not just curling the toes. Rest a hand lightly on your thigh to notice unwanted knee movement. Breathe normally and avoid forcing through a stiff point. Pause if the foot cramps or the movement becomes jerky. Stop the challenge for sharp pain, numbness or increasing discomfort. If an ankle injury or medical condition affects your movement, have a clinician review whether this challenge is appropriate.