b'FOCUS ONYOUR FEETYour feet are your dynamic base of support. Maintaining daily foot health is essential for overall well-being. Incorporating a few key practices can make a big difference. Here are 3 Top Toe Tips that our feet-friendly experts follow daily:Ilaria Cavagna Nancy MyersFounder, FEET-NESS, Pilates EducatorBalanced Body Educator,and ELDOA Teacher Trainer Foot & Gait SpecialistSpread Those Toes Dry BrushWhy: Toe differentiation feels great and stimulatesWhy: Dry brushing your feet stimulates blood circulation and mobility. circulation, exfoliates dead skin, and encourages How to Do It: Keep the heel on the ground, lift thelymphatic drainage.front part of the foot, spread the toes, and brushHow to Do It: Use a natural bristle brush and gently the floor, curling your foot in. Repeat 10 times at abrush your feet in upward strokes. Start from your toes different pace! and work your way up to your ankles.Stretch Those Toes Use a Pinky BallWhy: Dorsi flexion at the ankle and tucking your Why: Rolling a Pinky Ball under your foot helps release toes is important for fall prevention, balance andtension, improves flexibility, and canreaction time. reduce pain.How to Do It: While kneeling, tuck your toes on theHow to Do It: Place a Pinky Ball under the ball of your floor and sit on your heels. Hold this stretch for 30foot. Gently roll the ball back and forth, focusing on seconds. any areas of tightness or discomfort. Tap Those Toes Wear Proper FootwearWhy: Helps build muscle strength, promotes betterWhy: As long as you dont have any issues that require balance and weight distribution. a special shoe, a minimal style shoe is best. Something How to Do It: Spread the toes, lift them up, andthat has a nice wide toe box, a flat profile, and is fully alternate tapping the tip of big toe and the tip offlexible. the little toe on the ground. Repeat 510 timesHow to Do It: A proper fitting shoe can significantly each side. reduce the risk of foot-related problems. Start with only 10 mins and increase as tolerated. More stories at thecore.pilates.com 81'