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Stretch for your feet and calves

Your feet have to endure a lot. Not only do they absorb shocks when you run, they constantly carry your body weight and sometimes they have to wear the most impossible heels. Time to stretch your feet and calves a bit.

How do you do it?
1. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out.
2. Use a resistance band or a towel. Place it around the ball of your foot.
3. Slowly bend your elbows and pull the ends of your towel toward your chest.
4. Keep your leg straight, but don't overextend your knee. You can also bend your knee slightly for a more intense stretch.
5. Hold the stretch for 30 minutes.