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Staying Fit at Home – What Can We Do for Our Feet?

Right now, many of us have to stay at home, even with blue skies and sunshine. It’s not easy, and our feet don’t like it either. They need movement, just like the rest of our body. What can we do?

To maintain or improve health and quality of life during these difficult times—because it’s fun, drives away fears of the virus, and boosts our mood—we should exercise at home! Our feet are essential for our body to function. Remember: Over a lifetime, our feet carry us the equivalent of four times around the Earth! Yet they endure squeezing, neglect, heat, cold, and moisture, and receive little care in return. Now that we’re at home, we have many opportunities to give our feet the attention they deserve. Only by keeping them fit and well-cared for can we soon move outdoors with a light step. Even small exercises can have a big impact!

Staying Fit at Home – What Can We Do for Our Feet?

Start early in the morning after waking up: When stretching in bed, don’t forget your feet. Push them toward the foot of the bed, against an imaginary resistance or, if available, against the bed frame. And don’t forget to spread your toes to prepare them for the day’s demands.

Next, pull your feet upward so you feel a clear stretch in your calves. After at least 10 repetitions, circle your feet—several times clockwise, then counterclockwise, and repeat the sequence in the opposite direction. This is yoga for your feet in bed! Before getting up, take a short bike ride with about 10 forward rotations and then 10 backward rotations.

After getting out of bed, stretch your whole body, stand on your toes, reach up high, and stretch your arm and leg muscles. Lift your heels and take a few steps on your toes.

Massaging the soles of your feet is great for waking up and activating your muscles. Use a tennis ball, a wooden ball, or the "meinbruno" to roll your soles firmly. This stretches and activates the plantar fascia, targeting areas also used in acupuncture and foot reflexology. You’ll feel refreshed and more energetic after these exercises.

Even when walking barefoot to the bathroom, try walking on the outer edge of your foot, then on the inner edge. A few steps on your toes, followed by steps on your heels, will strengthen your foot muscles and improve your balance and body awareness. If you stretch while doing this, you’ll be wide awake before you even reach the bathroom.

Who thinks about training their feet while brushing their teeth? Only those who regularly visit the BÄR site! Alternate standing on one leg, left and right. If you stand on each leg for 20 seconds, five times while brushing, you can even be sure your teeth are properly cleaned! Your dentist will confirm.

When putting on socks, toes are often squeezed together because the socks are either too short or rounded at the front. A simple trick can help: After putting on your socks, pull them forward slightly over your toes, spread your toes, and move them inside the sock. Your toes will appreciate this new Toe freedom. Our recommendations for you: Toe socks, Correct toes, UFO massage tool

Now it’s time for breakfast!

Free from head to toe

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