Ankle circles improve mobility and flexibility in the ankles, which is important for the feet's overall movement. Sit or lie ...
Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...
Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...
When was the last time you gave your feet some dedicated attention? Not just a quick polish change or cramming them into those too-tight shoes, but actual loving care? For most of us, feet fall into ...
INDIANAPOLIS — This Friday's Fit Tip is about helping you maintain healthy feet. Laurie Hatcher in The Hot Room showed us a toe stretch that will help you, regardless of whether you wear high heels or ...
You stretch your hamstrings. You stretch your quads. You probably also stretch your back, especially after a long day of sitting at a desk. But did you know you should be stretching your feet, as well ...
Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...
Learn the best stretches for shin splints, plus what causes this issue in the first place, according to a fitness expert. The good news? A few well-targeted stretches can help ease the pain and even ...
We, as runners, sometimes take our feet for granted—until they start to give us problems. But taking care of them is important for stability and mobility. A key, yet easy-to-overlook, consideration in ...