Stretching for lower legs, calves, ankles and feet

anne · 01-07-17, 07:34 PM

Hi everyone--I recently added a riser during step aerobics class and now have sore lower legs, calves, ankles, and feet. Any ideas for yoga or stretching dvds that focus on these areas? Thanks. Anne

Sollamyn · 01-08-17, 09:41 AM

Chantal Donnelly's Strong Knees DVD includes a really good stretch for the entire lower body (hips, legs, calves). She doesn't do a lot with ankles or feet, though. Jessica Smith has a workout called Strong Feet and Ankles on her Walk On 5 Fat Burning Miles DVD that helps you strengthen and stretch those areas. It is 15 minutes long.

Vantreesta · 01-08-17, 10:26 AM

I use Strong Knees as mentioned (used to be my go-to post-run stretch)and Jill Miller's Yoga Tune Up Lower Body Quick Fix. Jill's helped me get over plantar fasciitis more than once.

alisoncooks · 01-08-17, 10:29 AM

I really like the 15-minute targeted segments from the Essentrics Ultimate Stretch Workouts dvd, especially:

Quote:

Unlock: Feet, Ankles, Calves
The foundation of our body is supported by our feet. This short workout will increase the strength, mobility and energy in your feet, as well as help relieve any foot pain.

Stretch: Psoas, IT, Hips
This stretch sequence will increase the flexibility in your hips, knees and lower back, making you feel more energetic while relieving hip, back and knee pain.

I struggle with sore ankles, especially in the morning hours. The first section above really helps me.

wishiwasinhawaii · 01-08-17, 01:43 PM

The best stretches I've done for that area of the body are ones that Miranda did in season 10 of Classical Stretch. I do them whenever I feel things getting tight. It has really helped a problem I have called PTTD to the point that I no longer have pain.

Eibhinn · 01-08-17, 03:16 PM

Unfortunately, foot and ankle stretches are pretty uncommon in video workouts.

Yoga for Every Body with JJ Gormley has at least one practice for the lower body that includes foot stretches.

Yoga to the Rescue with Desiree Rumbagh also includes some foot and lower leg stuff, although the entire practice goes from head-to-toe.

I think Emily Splichal had a workout for people who wear high heels that was all foot, ankle, and lower leg exercises (called Stiletto recovery, or something like that), but I never bought it because her delivery drove me batty in V-Core.

Karen Beckwith · 01-08-17, 07:25 PM

Yes, Classical Stretch/ Essentrics - lots of lower body, feet, etc.

DCW · 01-08-17, 07:40 PM

Almost every day, I do Classical Stretch and Essentrics. I 2nd, 3rd, & 4th the motion on these workouts. My plantar fasciitis is now in recovery mode due to these exercises.

I hope you feel better real soon!

carole r. · 01-08-17, 10:23 PM

Jessica Smith has quit a few on YouTube, streaming and DVD that are for ankles, knees feet, hips etc.

anne · 01-09-17, 09:22 PM

Thank you for all the ideas to check out. I've started looking at clips and just checked the new Classical Stretch book (Forever Painless) out of the library. I don't get much of a cardio workout anymore without the risers so am hoping to add them back soon. Thanks again.

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01-07-17, 07:34 PM
anne Join Date: Apr 2004	Stretching for lower legs, calves, ankles and feet Hi everyone--I recently added a riser during step aerobics class and now have sore lower legs, calves, ankles, and feet. Any ideas for yoga or stretching dvds that focus on these areas? Thanks. Anne

01-08-17, 09:41 AM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	Chantal Donnelly's Strong Knees DVD includes a really good stretch for the entire lower body (hips, legs, calves). She doesn't do a lot with ankles or feet, though. Jessica Smith has a workout called Strong Feet and Ankles on her Walk On 5 Fat Burning Miles DVD that helps you strengthen and stretch those areas. It is 15 minutes long. __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown

01-08-17, 10:26 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I use Strong Knees as mentioned (used to be my go-to post-run stretch)and Jill Miller's Yoga Tune Up Lower Body Quick Fix. Jill's helped me get over plantar fasciitis more than once. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

01-08-17, 01:43 PM
wishiwasinhawaii Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ	The best stretches I've done for that area of the body are ones that Miranda did in season 10 of Classical Stretch. I do them whenever I feel things getting tight. It has really helped a problem I have called PTTD to the point that I no longer have pain.

01-08-17, 03:16 PM
Eibhinn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada	Unfortunately, foot and ankle stretches are pretty uncommon in video workouts. Yoga for Every Body with JJ Gormley has at least one practice for the lower body that includes foot stretches. Yoga to the Rescue with Desiree Rumbagh also includes some foot and lower leg stuff, although the entire practice goes from head-to-toe. I think Emily Splichal had a workout for people who wear high heels that was all foot, ankle, and lower leg exercises (called Stiletto recovery, or something like that), but I never bought it because her delivery drove me batty in V-Core.

01-08-17, 07:25 PM
Karen Beckwith VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Yes, Classical Stretch/ Essentrics - lots of lower body, feet, etc. __________________ Breast Cancer Survivor "Comfort zones are very often expanded by discomfort." - Mimi Solaire

01-08-17, 07:40 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	Almost every day, I do Classical Stretch and Essentrics. I 2nd, 3rd, & 4th the motion on these workouts. My plantar fasciitis is now in recovery mode due to these exercises. I hope you feel better real soon!

01-08-17, 10:23 PM
carole r. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego	Jessica Smith has quit a few on YouTube, streaming and DVD that are for ankles, knees feet, hips etc. __________________ LOVE 2 CLIMB

01-09-17, 09:22 PM
anne Join Date: Apr 2004	Thank you for all the ideas to check out. I've started looking at clips and just checked the new Classical Stretch book (Forever Painless) out of the library. I don't get much of a cardio workout anymore without the risers so am hoping to add them back soon. Thanks again.