Day 5 of the 10-Day Bunion Friendly Fitness Series.
A short routine to improve mobility and flexibility in the calves, ankles and toes. Try adding this sequence of stretches to the end of your workouts two to three times a week. Or after a hike, run or pickleball session. Exercises are best performed barefoot on a hard-surfaced floor, either seated or standing.
Tools: a small, light dish towel or washcloth, a medium density, fist-size ball (tennis balls, whiffle balls and lacrosse balls are all good choices), a fit loop or physio band and a sturdy chair for performing the stretches seated
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Mobility & Strength for Your Feet
Day 9 of the 10-Day Bunion Friendly Fitness Series. A seated, mobility and strength workout for the feet. A must-do for anyone!
Equipment: chair, fit loop or physio band, a few marbles or small round stones
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No Repeat Lower Body Strength Workout
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Focusing on knee-friendly exercises, as well as exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knees, you will cycle through the exercises one-time only hitting all the muscles in the lower b...
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Love Your Legs HIIT Workout
Challenge your leg muscles in this leg HIIT workout. In this workout, we'll alternate between a lower-body strengthening exercise and a cardio exercise.
This workout will take your fitness (and legs) to the next level! Special treat: stick around for the end of my special hip finisher that is p...
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