Dorsi flexion exercises with Pilates – Standing foot work and Mat Level 2  

As promised last week, here’s week two of increasing ankle flexion while standing.

 While self-foot massage is for next week ( I love self-foot massage🤤 ), I have added a little ankle manipulation because it helps to open some stubborn muscles. 

Grab your spike balls, magic circle, and foam roller, and let’s move from the feet 👣 up.

Pro-tip: Did you notice when the feet are the awareness of the month, you can’t help but pay attention to your feet and the way you stand and walk, even sneakily watching how your family walks?🤫 It’s not about criticizing but observing how not to fall into the wrong pattern because you are not paying attention. So organize yourself better on your feet, and the rest of your body will organize itself back! I promise. 

I have worked on my feet for 14 years now; my feet are still flat because I was born this way, but the muscles around them are much stronger. Despite living with two meniscus tears, and arthritis in my right hip, I can still do deep squats. 

Keep at it; you will see how strong your hips and lower belly will become. 

1. How to strengthen your feet
https://www.jeaniquepilates.com/wellbeing/strengthen-your-feet/

2. You understand how to position your body weight
https://www.jeaniquepilates.com/teach/happy-knees/

With all my gratitude,

Jeanique