Mobility has become increasingly popular over the past couple of years, but many of my clients still come to me wondering what exactly it is. The term refers to the ability to move freely and safely ...
You may not think about your ankles often. But they play a critical role in supporting your everyday activities, whether you're training for a marathon or bending to grab your dirty laundry from the ...
Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...
For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence. To help relieve pain or discomfort ...
Cycling is a low-impact endurance sport, which is why you can confidently push the pedals with little to no worries about putting too much pressure on your knees, hips, or ankles. But, this doesn’t ...
Gentle exercises like towel scrunches, ankle circles, and standing calf raises can help improve ankle strength, mobility, and balance after an ankle sprain. Mobility, stretching, and strengthening ...
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...
It’s leg day and you can’t wait to hit squats. But when you get up to the barbell and begin your warm-up set, you can’t squat down very far. Your ankles feel stiff, preventing you from going down all ...
"Ankle mobility limitations are almost the number one problem that hinders good squat technique," he says. "If you wan to get into a good deep squat, your knee has to move forward over your toe, and ...
Your ankles make a bigger difference in your squats than you think. Here's how to improve your ankle mobility for squats, according to an expert. There are a handful of different factors that allow ...
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