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Better ankle mobility can change the way your whole body moves 🌟
Your ankles are the foundation of every step you take. When the ligaments around the ankle become tight, they limit movement through the entire muscle chain from the feet to the groin. Because the muscles that move your toes and support your arches originate in the calves and shins, tight lower legs can lead to a stiff gait that contributes to aches in the knees, hips, and lower back.
Rebalancing the calves and shins through simultaneous stretching and strengthening helps restore muscle length while building the stability your ankles need for everyday movement.
An added bonus: Stretching the muscles of the feet, shins, and calves also helps realign the connective tissue around the knee and ankle joints. Healthy ligaments act like coiled springs, storing and releasing energy to help propel you forward when you walk or run, while adding power to movements like jumping 💫
📺 From “Pre-Sport Activation with Gail Garceau”. Try this workout and more on Essentrics TV, free with your 14-day trial: bit.ly/essentricspresport