Fitness and Weight Loss Exercises for Ankles and Shanks

Fitness and Weight Loss Exercises for Ankles and Shanks
By Vicky Lynum

Most exercises focus on the upper part of the body. Few people pay enough attention to the muscles near the ankles or foots. However, it`s time to fix that! The exercises for ankles and shanks are meant to prevent injuries, offer a better coordination of the ankles and shanks, and help you lose weight. These exercises may be efficient for people who suffer from flat foot, injuries, or other deficiencies of the feet.

The following exercises can develop the tendons and ligaments around the ankle and build stronger feet, ankles, and toes. Those who suffer from weak ankles or need more strength in their feet should try these exercises.

Exercise #1:

Stand with your hands on your hips and lift yourself on your toes for twenty-five times.

Exercise #2:

Stand with your legs stretched and flex your ankles for twenty-five times.

Exercise #3:

Sit down on the floor and pull your right foot toes to your chest, so that the foremost part of the feet and the tendons are stretched. Repeat the exercise with your left foot toes. Try to maintain this position for close to ten seconds. Repeat the exercise five or six times for each foot.

Exercise #4:

Massage your feet with circular movements and light-to-medium pressure to relax the tissues. Make circular moves but don`t push too hard, in order to allow the tissues to relax. Repeat the movements for both feet.

These exercises are also efficient in case of people who need to maintain a better coordination .

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