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Exercises For Women Who Wear Heels
Simple tips and pointers to keep your feet heel ready.
Wearing high heels is a woman’s indulgence and weakness. It can be hard to imagine a night out without rocking a pair of dazzling stilettos or killer heels! Unfortunately, these shoes can do a number on your feet, calves, and other muscles. Here, we have some recommended exercises and tips that will not only ease the pain, but also ensure your feet are ready to dance the night away.
Give Me A "T"
With your right foot, stand on a pillow and extend both arms out to the sides, at shoulder height. While extending your left leg backward, lean forward from your hips: your body should form a “T.” Hold this position for 30 seconds, then repeat on the other side.
Hip Raises
Lie face up on the floor and bend your knees. Place your feet flat on the floor. Form a straight line from your knees to your chest as you lift your hips. Squeeze your butt for one second and then return to the starting position. Do three sets of 20 reps. Rest one minute in between sets.
Ankle Circles
While you are standing on your right leg, raise your right knee to your hip's height, grab your thigh for support. While moving only your ankle, slowly make a circle with your toes. Do five circles per foot. An alternative exercise is to lift your right leg and hold it with your hands as you maintain balance, resting the other leg on the floor. You can do about 10 circular moves in different directions with alternating leg movements.
Rocking Down Dog
Start the exercise on your hands and knees. While you straighten your arms and legs, try to pull your butt up towards the ceiling. Lifting your legs at the heel, pedal your feet up and down. Alternate feet and try to get your heel to the floor. Pedal your feet 10 times per foot.
Calf Stretch
While standing at arm’s length and facing a wall, step forward with your right foot. Keep both feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the wall at chest height. Press your right knee towards the wall so you can feel a stretch in your left calf. Hold for two seconds and then release the stretch. Repeat eight reps per leg.
Calf Roll
While sitting flat on the floor with your legs straight, and your hands behind you, place a foam roller under your right ankle and cross your left leg over your right. Raise your butt a few inches off the floor. Then, press your body forward as you roll the foam roller up your calf. Continue rolling up and down under your calf slowly. If you find a tight spot, pause for a few seconds. Repeat this exercise for two to three minutes per side.
Try these out and let us know how they work by leaving a comment below!
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