What are some specific activities to try?

Andrew Huberman suggests several physical activities that engage the vestibular system to enhance learning and neuroplasticity:

1. Diverse Physical Movements: Engage in activities that involve inversions and lateral movements. This can include gymnastics, diving, and yoga to challenge your balance and stimulate the vestibular system 1.

2. Dynamic Balance Exercises: Involve activities that require you to move through different planes and directions. Examples include skateboarding, biking while leaning into turns, or surfing, where the body is tilted with respect to gravity 2.

3. Engage Novel Movements: Changing your relationship to gravity opens up opportunities for learning. Try new activities like swimming different strokes if you usually stick to one or taking corners faster on a bike 3.

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4. Alternate Sports and Movements: Encourage children to play sports or activities that involve diverse movements, which can enhance neuroplasticity over time. This could include skateboarding, roller skating, or playful, unstructured movement that requires balance and coordination 4.

These activities, which deviate from straightforward, linear movements, help engage the vestibular system, potentially leading to better learning capabilities. Always prioritize safety when trying new activities.