The importance of sturdy feet and how to strengthen them with simple exercises

Our feet carry us all day long, but many of us pay little attention to them. Still, sturdy feet are vital to our overall health and well-being. They help support our body, reduce the chance of injury and improve our posture. Fortunately, there are simple exercises you can do to strengthen your feet and keep them fit.

Body parts you train:

• Toes
• Ankles
• soles of feet

1. This is a simple exercise that you can do while sitting in a chair. Place a towel or ball under your feet and use your toes to pull the towel or ball toward you. Hold this position for a few seconds and repeat the exercise a few times.
2. Rolling feet. This is another simple exercise you can do while sitting. Place a roller or bottle under your feet and use your feet to roll the roller or bottle. Do this first with one foot and then with the other.
3. Up and down feet. This is an exercise where you stand on a staircase. Place your heel on the first step and then lift your toes. Do this first with one foot and then with the other.
4. This is an exercise where you stand on a ball or a stuffed toy. Press the ball or hug with your feet and hold the pressure for a few seconds. Do this first with one foot and then with the other.
5. Pull foot. This is an exercise where you pull your feet with an elastic band. Tie the elastic band around your feet and pull your feet apart. Do this first with one foot and then with the other.
6. Heel raises: Stand up straight with your feet flat on the floor. Then lift your heels and lower them again. Repeat this 15 times.
7. Toe spreads: Sit with your feet flat on the floor. Spread your toes as far apart as possible and hold this position for a few seconds. Repeat this 15 times.
8. Balancing act: Stand on one foot and hold this position for a few seconds. Then switch to the other foot. Repeat this 15 times.
9. March on the spot: While lifting your knees as high as possible. Repeat this 15 times.
10. Calf stretch: Sit on the floor and extend your leg. Grab your ankle and pull your foot towards you. Hold this position for a few seconds and then repeat with the other leg. Repeat this 15 times.

It is important to emphasize that foot strength can not only reduce foot pain, but can also help reduce the chance of injury and improve your overall posture and balance.

To get the most out of your feet, it is recommended to do regular foot exercises in combination with custom-made soles. This is the ideal combination for strength, comfort and prevention. Together they form an unbeatable duo for a healthy foot.