Chic Shaping » Strengthening http://chicshaping.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Exercises for Ankle Strengthening http://chicshaping.com/exercise-of-the-week/exercises-for-ankle-strengthening/ http://chicshaping.com/exercise-of-the-week/exercises-for-ankle-strengthening/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:22:00 +0000 cleo http://chicshaping.com/exercise-of-the-week/exercises-for-ankle-strengthening/ While working out in gym or at home, we often neglect working out for our ankle. You may not realize but ankle is one of the most important body parts that help us in walking. So, we are now sharing with you some interesting exercises for ankle strengthening.372900-40130-3

You may indulge in calf raises for strengthening your ankles. Also, considered as heel raises, calf raises can be performed by standing on the edge of the stair. You need to keep the balls of your feet rested and also supported. Then, lift your heels as much as you can. Bring the heels down slowly. Repeating this exercise for five minutes is enough.

Another exercise for ankle strengthening is toe raises. This exercise help in strengthening your calf muscles and you can do it by raising your toes by sitting on a chair. Repeat this exercise for 10 times to see great benefits for your ankle.

Peroneal Muscle Exercises must be performed for 20 minutes at a single go to reinstate the strength of calves. For this, you need to sit down and stretch a large tube by stretching your toes in an outwards direction horizontally.

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For those of you who are know the importance of keeping their knees healthy and fit, we present some really effective knew strengthening exercises. Just do these exercises regularly for keeping your knees sound and stable.

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Quadriceps strengthening Isometrics: Just lie down on floor taking support of your elbows and your waist not resting on the floor. Bend your left leg and stretch the other leg straight for 10 to 20 minutes and then relax, Repeat this exercise for 5 to 10 times.

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Quadriceps strengthening straight leg lift: Again, lie down on floor taking support of your elbows and your waist not resting on the floor. Now, raise your right leg 8 to 10 inches and hold it up for 5 to 10 seconds. Then, lower your leg to touch the floor slowly. Repeat this exercise for 5 to 10 times.

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Hip and Buttock stretch: Sit on the floor with your left leg over your right leg and then place your hands over your left knee. Now, pull the knee a bit forward while sitting up straight. Try to hold this position for about 15 seconds. Repeat it 5 times.

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Calf stretch: Stand against a wall with your left heel on the ground and right knee bent. Stretch the left knee and hold it for 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat this exercise for 5 to 10 times.

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