As far as the list of areas to work out, we’re pretty sure that toes don’t cross your mind too often. If ever. Yet, they, too, contain muscles that benefit from being stretched.
The foot contains more than 20 muscles that help it with movement. Much like with fingers, there are flexor and extensor muscles in the toes which enable movement and play a large role in balance. It is super important to stretch these muscles, particularly if you are a runner who is used to pounding your foot onto the ground.
Pick Up
Place a sock or towel on the floor. Use your toes to grab the item and raise it from the floor. Repeat 10 times.
Toe Splay
Sit with your feet flat on the floor. Spread your toes apart as far as possible. Hold for five seconds. Relax your toes. Repeat 10 times on each foot.
Point and Curl
Sit with your feet flat on the floor. Lift the front of your foot, leaving your heel on the floor. Raise your toes as high as possible. Hold for five seconds. Point your toes down. Hold for five seconds. Raise your heel and curl your toes under so your toenails or the tips of your toes are on the floor. Repeat 10 times on each foot.
