25 Days of Wellness, Day 1

Merry Christmas, World!

During that time of year when every day is packed with music, gifts, food, and little time in between, it's easy to push fitness time aside. Every day until Christmas, I plan to post little exercises to fit in the day. These exercises are meant to be done for a minute or two when you need a break from your desk, the kitchen, the line at the store, or anywhere else. The body is such a great gift! Follow along, if you like!

(I probably will steal ideas from other sources. If there are links to other sites, I'm not receiving any compensation from it. Thought you should know.)

Let's start from the bottom and work our way up. How are those ankles feeling? Try a few calf raises by lifting up onto the toes and lowering down again at a slow rate. Exhale as you go up and inhale coming down. This can be done on both legs or one at a time. Feel free to use a chair or the wall for support. To add even more interest, roll back onto the heel and lift the toes after coming down each time. Keep the knees straight and avoid rotating the feet.

Enjoy this little gift to the ankles today!