Toe Raises

Getting into position

Stand tall with good posture. Keep your feet and legs about one inch apart and your hands just in front of your body at about waist height. Hold on to a chair for support. Tighten your tummy muscles and look straight ahead.

The exercise

Keeping your weight evenly distributed between both feet, lift your toes off the floor as far as possible. Ensure that you keep your big toes in line with the knees and avoid leaning backwards and sticking your bottom out. Stand tall throughout. Hold for a second, then lower your toes back to the floor, keeping the movement controlled. Rest and repeat. Build up gradually to 10 repetitions.

Caution

If you find the exercise uncomfortable, try sitting down. Sit tall with good posture, your legs, feet and knees hip-width apart. Lean foward slightly from the hips and lift and lower your heels.