The Globe and Mail: Stealth Workout—The Squeeze Play

by | Aug 25, 2015 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.

Attention, runners: You don’t need to hit the gym to strengthen your feet and calves – all you need is a ball.

1. Start standing with feet hip distance apart and parallel. Put a pillow or a small Pilates ball between your knees. 2. Rise up onto your toes. Squeeze the ball slightly with your inner thighs and pelvic floor, and hold it. 3. Keep your pelvis high as you lift your left foot off the ground, balancing on your right toes. Pause for five seconds, then slowly lower yourself back to the floor. Repeat 10 times, then switch feet.

 Originally published at The Globe & Mail