Day 7

Time for something new! 

It’s time to talk about our feet and ankles!!!

These can be easily forgotten parts of our bodies when we’re considering fitness, but they’re actually super important to our physical routines. For some reason, few fitness experts talk about these important body parts. Well... except for me!

I believe that the feet and ankles are the most important body parts. They carry us around all day, we want them to be strong and flexible! 

Here is your Challenge for today: 

• Step #1: Learn:

  • Today we have two quick videos on the foot:

    • Watch this short clip where I teach about foam rolling the foot. 

    • Next, watch this short clip of my favorite foot and ankle exercise called “short foot.”
      

• Step #2: Modify:

  • The original exercises are done standing, but you can also do these sitting in a chair while you’re at your desk or even watching tv. Watch the modification video here.

• Step #3: Practice: 

  • Try some gentle foot foam rolling (either the regular or the modified) for just one minute. (Don’t push too hard on the foot or do it too long. Just like the rest of your body, your foot can get overworked) 

  • Try doing short foot for one to three repetitions.

    • Does that feel like too much? Do less! Reduce it to one repetition or fewer seconds for each repetition.  

    • Does that feel like not enough? That’s okay. We are going to keep adding intensity over time.
      

• Step #4: Share!

  • Want to share your foot foam rolling and short foot experience with others? Or have questions to ask me and the coaches? Click here to post on the Facebook Group!
    

Remember: slow and steady wins the race, and a little bit goes a long way. 

I believe in you! You ARE Autoimmune Strong!

In Strength + Love. 

Your Coach, 
Andrea

PS. Want to watch the full 15-minute foot and ankle video? Click here to watch!