Feet Strength = Abs Strength hence core strength 

If you want to learn something new with your body, teach your nervous system how to do it. What if I told you that strengthening your feet could wake up your nervous system?

Well, let’s put this challenge to the test.
If you’re having trouble feeling these muscles: hips and abdominals, do this five-minute exercise (today’s video will guide you start 📹 01:35mins)

1. The Power of Toe Control: Start by spreading out all your toes and then challenge yourself to move your big toes independently of the others. This simple exercise may seem trivial, but it’s a powerful way to awaken neural connections throughout your body, particularly in the hips, lower spine, and abdominals. 

1. The Importance of Turning Your Legs Out: (the wrapping) Turning your legs out is a deep muscular action that targets various muscle groups, including the feet, inner thighs, outer hips, hamstrings, and abs. While it may take time to master, especially if you’re new to the movement, the benefits for full-body strength are immense. Concentration is key here, as this movement may not come naturally at first, especially if you’re not accustomed to it.

Pilates Exercise: Up and down front and side

Tips and techniques:  The tripod

Alignment: This exercise build strength but also balance. When you stand on your tripod strengthen the sole of the feet which is the base of the core muscles connections. Put your body weight under your little toe, big toe and heels while maintaining the arch of the feet up.

Highlights from Today’s Video: 

•  Unlocking the benefits of turning your feet (00:21)
• Exploring the importance of neural connections 00:44
• Training the brain through foot movement 2:05
• Enhancing your Pilates practice with targeted movements 2:44
• Strengthening your core with the roll-up exercise at 2:50
• Understanding the nuances of leg Rotation 4:04
• Exploring the Archival Corkscrew Technique 15:20The power of feet strength 00:21
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Incorporating foot-focused exercises into your routine isn’t just about building stronger feet—it’s about tapping into the potential of your entire body. You can improve core strength, stability, and overall athleticism by challenging your nervous system through precise movements. So, the next time you hit the mat for Pilates, remember that every movement of your feet is a step toward a stronger, more connected body.

Xo 

 Jeanique

Additional Resources:

• If you want to know more about feet and why you find it so hard to wake your toes, check out “The Little Man” article.  Link
• Instagram post highlighting the importance of exercising toes for balance and mobility: Link

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