As a mover, always strive to have happy knees.

Last week we spoke about the reason for having pliable but strong feet muscles. Too flexible, and the feet will not support the body’s weight; too rigid will cause other problems like shin splints or lower back pain.

Let’s take it one step further. Now it’s time to look at the support of the knees. Once the base (feet) feel strong, it will signal the rest of the body to feel stable and robust. Awareness of the knees means examining the quads, hamstrings, shins, and calves. We will start with the shins and calves first. For today’s video, you will need a thera-band or ankleciser.

Brace yourself. We’re going for a ride with this one.

Here’re the exercises for today’s video:

• Ankle mobility 
• Shins strengthening exercises 
• Shins and claves stretching exercise. 
• Sumo squat practice 

Mat work

• Footwork – pointe/flex
• Roll up – pointe flex in between
• Rolling like a ball to sumo to ab work. 
• Spine stretch – extra stretch 
• Stretching the toes, the arch and 

Cueing – big toes off the mat give you more arch support. Swan with ankle weights 

I can’t wait for you to try these exercises. Once you do let me know which exercises are going in your toolbox 🙂

Keep practicing my friend,
and see you next week,

P.S: Check out these images to learn about the link system of your feet