If you suffer from frequent ankle sprains, you might have weak ankles. Here's how to strengthen them, according to an Alvin Ailey dancer. Onstage, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members ...

WHETHER YOU LOVE to rep out heavy squats, box jump your way through a CrossFit class, or run like the wind, a major key for your workout success will be ankle strength and stability. Workouts aside, ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

Never have I ever walked into the gym thinking, "I'm going to work on my ankles today!" It's probably my most ignored body part when it comes to strength training, but that's definitely not for my own ...

Great balance has a lot to do with knee and ankle function and posture Ankle mobility and function is important not just for working out, but also in everyday life. There are endless sources with tips ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence.To help relieve pain or discomfort in ...

Walking on heels is an excellent way to target the shin muscles directly. Start by standing upright and lift your toes off the ground so that only your heels touch the floor. Walk forward while ...

While sprained ankles need time away from workouts to heal, strengthening the muscles around the ankle can help them recover and prevent further sprains. For minor or moderate sprains, most people can ...

Standing on your tiptoes isn’t just for ballerinas. The ability to flex your ankles and come onto the balls of your feet is fundamental for day-to-day activities (say, reaching for something on a ...