Fertility & Prenatal Exercises

Ankle Stretching Exercise

 

Benefits

• releases painful spasms through the calves
• prevents leg cramps
• promotes blood circulation in legs
• opens up blood vessels in legs

Instructions

1. Sit on your bed with your back against the headboard or on a mat against a wall.
2. Straighten up your back and elongate your spine.
3. Rest your arms on the sides.
4. Sit on both legs spread out in front of you. Make sure they are straight. DO NO bend your knees.
5. Starts by pointing both your feet to the front like arrows. Stretch as far as you possibly can.
6. Stay in position for 5 seconds.
7. Then point your toes to your body like anchors.  Stay in position for 5 seconds.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 10 to 30 times.
9. Practice two to three times a day and especially before bed time to avoid cramps during the night.