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Get ready to celebrate National Wiggle Your Toes Day on August 6! This fun and exciting day was created to appreciate all the ways our toes can move, wiggle, and support us as we go about our daily activities. Our toes are often overlooked but they play a big role in helping us balance, walk, run and jump. Plus who doesn't love showing off their colorful toe-nail polish? So grab your sandals or flip flops and get ready to wiggle your toes!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1885</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Toe Function</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1800s, scientists and physicians began to acknowledge toes' role in balance and mobility.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popular toe-wiggling Exercise</div><div class='timeline-text'>Toes exercises including the 'wiggling' were introduced in several flexibility and coordination fitness routines.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Toe Yoga Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1950s, 'toe yoga' began, emphasizing on toe dexterity and strength for overall foot health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Toe Dancing Phenomenon </div><div class='timeline-text'>The late 1980s saw a craze for 'toe dancing', a fun activity utilising the toes in dance routines. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Wiggle Your Toes Day Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Wiggle Your Toes Day was created in 2006 to celebrate the important role toes play, encouraging everyone to appreciate and care for theirs.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a wiggle playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Compile your favorite toe-tapping tunes and create a playlist that will have you and your friends wiggling those toes all day long.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a dance class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether it's hip hop, salsa, or ballroom dancing, it's the perfect way to celebrate National Wiggle Your Toes Day. Get out there and show off that footwork!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a wiggle competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick a spot and challenge your friends to see who can wiggle their toes faster and longer. The winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go barefoot</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Let those toes out to play! Go take a walk outside in your backyard or at the park and enjoy feeling the grass between your toes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a pedicure masterpiece</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get some nail polish, put on your favorite show, and let your inner artist shine as you paint each toe with vibrant colors or intricate designs.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes healthy feet</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wiggling your toes helps to increase blood flow to the feet and can reduce foot pain caused by standing or sitting for long periods. Doing so also strengthens the muscles in the feet and ankles, which can help prevent injuries like sprains or falls.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It increases circulation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only does wiggling your toes promote healthier feet, but it can also lead to increased circulation in other areas of the body as well. This can be beneficial in reducing muscle tension, stress, and fatigue.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It’s fun!</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wiggling your toes is an easy way to get moving and have a little bit of fun! It doesn't take much time or effort, and you don't need any special equipment. Plus, it's something you can do anywhere - on the bus, at work, at home...you name it! So why not give it a try today?</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Our toes carry nearly half of our weight</h3><p class='facts-content'>When walking, the pressure on our toes amounts to nearly half of our body weight, showcasing their importance in mobility and balance.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Toes have 28 tiny bones making them incredibly flexible</h3><p class='facts-content'>One-quarter of the bones in our body are in our feet, with each long toe having three small bones and the big toe carrying two, enabling intricate movements such as wiggling.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Footprints do not show toes' contribution to stability</h3><p class='facts-content'>While footprints focus on the heel and forefoot, they don't recognise the crucial role toes play in providing stability and preventing slips or falls.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Toes play a significant role in athletic performance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Athletes require strong, flexible toes for optimal performance. From sprinters gaining speed to footballers initiating kicks, toes make a measurable difference in how athletes perform.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many ancient cultures practised toe strengthening exercises</h3><p class='facts-content'>The importance of toe health and strength was recognised by many ancient cultures, including the Ancient Greeks who incorporated foot and toe training into their athletes' regimen.</p></div></div>
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