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Wiggling your toes for fitness

Wiggling your toes for fitness

16 Jun 2020 by Ted Escobedo   2 min read

Longevity and fitness begin from the bottom up – literally. One of the most important areas of our body that we overlook when exercising is our toes. Keeping your feet strong and flexible can help reduce foot and ankle pain, reduce muscle soreness, improve your overall foot health, and help keep you active. There are a variety of types of exercises for your toes; each with a special benefit.

Exercises that improve range of motion and help limber up your feet may reduce your chance of getting hurt. Slow and gentle stretches will improve your flexibility. Strength exercises will allow your muscles to provide better support and protection for your foot as a whole.

Here are a couple to get you started:

1. Toe raise, point, and curl

This three-part exercise will start to get your toes and feet moving.

  • Sit in a straight-backed chair with your feet flat on the floor.
  • Keep your toes flat on the ground and raise your heels until only the balls of your feet and toes touch the ground. Hold for five seconds.
  • Point your toes so that only the ends of your big and second toes touch the ground. Hold for five seconds.
  • Keep your heel off the ground and roll your toes under so that that tops of your toes touch the ground. Hold for five seconds.
  • Repeat each position 10 times.

  • 2. Toe splay

    This movement will help you gain control over your toe muscles.

  • Sit in a straight-backed chair with your feet gently resting on the floor.
  • Spread all your toes apart as far as comfortable. Hold for five seconds.
  • Repeat 10 times.
  • Know more: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise...
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