Foot Fitness: The Importance of Foot Fitness: Why Your Feet Are the Foundation of Your Practice

Your Feet Deserve Some Love Too!

When’s the last time you thought about your foot health? Maybe it’s about time!

When we think about staying fit and healthy, we often focus on our abs, biceps, and glutes. But here's a not-so-secret secret: your feet are just as important! In fact, they're the foundation of your practice, your posture, and your overall well-being.

If you neglect your feet, you're setting yourself up for all kinds of problems. Foot pain, ankle sprains, bunions, plantar fasciitis, various other foot conditions, decreased muscle function, and even poor balance can be traced back to weak or underutilized foot muscles. But, by prioritizing foot fitness, you can improve your overall practice and keep your feet happy and healthy.

Enter Foot Fitness!!!!!  We focus on the idea that your feet are the foundation of your body and that taking care of them can have a positive impact on your overall health & well-being. By doing exercises and routines specifically for the feet you can strengthen and stretch your foot muscles, leading to improved balance, alignment, mobility, function, agility, and overall wellness.

So what can we do to improve our foot fitness?

One simple exercise is to roll a tennis ball or a massage ball under the arch of your foot. This can help stretch and strengthen the muscles in your foot, improving your overall stability and balance.

Give this simple walking exercise a try! This is a great simple exercise to begin with. It helps with both strength and mobility. It is a great assessment tool too! Pay attention to which parts are the hardest for you. These are the areas you need to work on.  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CegzB0lJFlG/

Another simple exercise that doesn’t require equipment you can try is this simple routine to stimulate your heel. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgkXXdeFHXf/

Another simple thing you can do to help your feet is to simply walk around barefoot. By doing so, you're engaging the muscles in your foot and improving their overall strength and flexibility.

The benefits of foot fitness go beyond just physical health. By taking care of your feet, you're also boosting your mental and emotional well-being. Your feet are your connection to the earth, and connected to your root chakra. By prioritizing foot fitness, you're grounding yourself and becoming more present in the moment.

Foot fitness is an essential aspect of overall health and wellness, and it's time to give your feet the love and attention they deserve. Try out the exercises above, and see how they make you feel. OR better yet sign up for a Foot Fitness workshop, 4 Weeks for Your Feet Course, Foot Fix Plans, or a private session and really jump start your foot fitness journey!  You can check for current workshops on my Event’s page HERE & on demand courses & plans HERE

Your feet (and the rest of your body) will thank you!