3 STEP WORKOUT

“it’s important to keep your feet active so that the tendons stay flexible and the muscles stay strong,” says patricia. “Give your feet some wriggle time every day.” try these exercises from the experts at the college of podiatry.

1 Stretch your calves to keep your feet Supple

Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart. Take one step forwards, and lean against the wall with your arms. Keep your front leg bent and back leg straight. Lean towards the wall until you feel your muscles stretching in your calf and heel. Hold and slowly return to a standing position. Repeat five times on each leg.

2 Release tension in your ankles

Sitting in a chair, raise one foot off the ground and circle it ten times in each direction, keeping your leg as still as possible. Repeat on the other side.

3 curl your toes to beat cramps

Sitting in a chair, lift one foot off the floor and point then curl your toes for five seconds each. Repeat ten times on each foot. Straighten your toes and wriggle them around.