This exercise can be done in sets such as x12 reps x 3sets and/or static holds to build endurance – i.e try holding the position 1 min at a time x3 This differs slightly from off the step calf raises – your ankle and foot must work hard to maintain alignment and balance. No trainers, or only minimalist shoes are good to encourage more stability in your foot. Start this exercise with your foot flat on the floor. Be particularly aware if you have history of Achilles tendinitis ** If you think you have an injury or weakness it is always best to have a consultation and a specific exercise plan – get in touch for more info. Specifically snowboarders – do you ever feel like your calves and feet are on fire while on your toe edge snowboarding? Definitely give these exercises a go to give you more stamina and hold those edges longer! – no gym equipment or excuses needed! These muscles, if not strong or able to cope with the demand whilst skiing and snowboarding, can cause uncomfortable cramps, or worse become pulled or strained. All these muscles stabilise the foot and consequently the knee. However when hitting the slopes, most of us feel that our calves ache, and feet get tired, right? Any pre-ski training should involve exercises to work the muscles below our knees, not only our calves, but our peroneals, posterior and anterior tibilais muscles. When it comes to ski and snowboard training we often to tend to focus on the juicy exercises involving the quads, gluts and hamstrings.
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