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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Total Body Strength & Cardio
Day 6 of the 10-Day Bunion Friendly Fitness Series. A whole-body, bunion-friendly metabolic conditioning workout. This combination of compound strength exercises and cardio intervals will ensure you get your heart rate up, all without triggering bunion pain.
Equipment: 2 sets of dumbbells, BOSU ...
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HIIT Abs & Stretch
Day 7 of the 10-Day Bunion Friendly Fitness Series. A moderate to high intensity, quick cardio and core workout. Low impact, bunion-friendly options provided.
Equipment: yoga mat, light dumbbells (optional)
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Upper Body Strength
Day 8 of the 10-Day Bunion Friendly Fitness Series. Join Tamara in this upper body strength workout. We'll alternate pushing and pulling exercises that target the muscles of the shoulders, chest, arms and back, all while avoiding bearing weight on the toes.
Equipment: 2 sets of dumbbells, fit lo...
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