Last night there was only a few other dancers in class, so needless to say I got quite the workout last night. My calves were particularly feeling it this morning so instead of my morning run I spent the time giving them some T.L.C. I thought I would share some of my favorite calf stretches for anyone else who might need them.
1. Foam roller: nothing makes my legs happier than this. I sit on the floor with my calves on top of my roller. Then I put my hands on the floor to either side of me and push to support my weight and roll my legs over the roller back and forth.
2. Downward dog: my relationship with yoga is complicated. One of the best poses for lots of stretchy goodness is downward dog though. You can alternate with flat feet, then go up into relevé.
3. Lunges: that old standby we learned in gym is still relevant. You can push against a wall or barre for an added stretch.
4. Theraband: use your trusty theraband under the ball of your foot and pull your toes up towards your knee. You can do your legs one at a time, or try them both together.
5. Stair stretch: stand with just the balls of your feet on the edge of a step and let your heels drop down.
Hopefully these help someone! What are your favorite calf stretches?
1. Foam roller: nothing makes my legs happier than this. I sit on the floor with my calves on top of my roller. Then I put my hands on the floor to either side of me and push to support my weight and roll my legs over the roller back and forth.
2. Downward dog: my relationship with yoga is complicated. One of the best poses for lots of stretchy goodness is downward dog though. You can alternate with flat feet, then go up into relevé.
3. Lunges: that old standby we learned in gym is still relevant. You can push against a wall or barre for an added stretch.
4. Theraband: use your trusty theraband under the ball of your foot and pull your toes up towards your knee. You can do your legs one at a time, or try them both together.
5. Stair stretch: stand with just the balls of your feet on the edge of a step and let your heels drop down.
Hopefully these help someone! What are your favorite calf stretches?