Do you want a graceful walk? Looking outstanding on heels? It’s possible with our exercises! Shoes off to start!
Your ankle
01 Ankle Turn
Either standing or seated, turn your ankle 10 times clock wise, then counter clock-wise. Do it 3 times. Then repeat on the other legs. In total 2 x 60 circles to warm-up your ankles.
02 Ankle and arch stretch
Start with feet flat on the ground. Go on your toes, curve them under your feet.
Roll your feet clock-wise 10 times, then 10 times counter-clock wise.
03 Ankle and leg firming
One of our favourite exercise! If you came to our class for sure you tried it. You can do it with or without shoes, place your hands on your hips.
Stand on one leg, the foot under your body.
Stretch your leg in front of you.
Stretch your leg on your side.
Stretch your leg behind you.
Hold each step for 30 seconds. Beware! Your shoulder and upper body shall not move when you move your leg! You must feel a tension in your leg staying on the ground. Repeat the whole exercise on the other leg.
Your arch
What’s your arch? This is the upper part of your foot! What will make you having a graceful step. Let’s work to make it beautiful!
The little step
While seated, start with flat feet. Have your toes up, lift your foot on your heel.
Get on your toes, roll them under your foot.
Have your heel down to the ground.
Unroll your foot, stretch it forward.
Go forward until you can’t move any further, then come back with the reverse process. Do 3 times each foot.
03 Full arch stretch
Get one foot on your toes, roll your toes under your feet
Hold it for 30 seconds, feel the stretch on your arch.
Repeat 3 times
03 Extreme arch stretch
Sit on the ground, with feet flat; then ask your friend to step on your feet. Stretch your leg, feel how it makes your arch work; Hold it for 30 seconds.
Your calves
Firm calves will make your legs thinner and your steps stunning. Don’t miss these exercises!
01 Levé
Stand, hold a bar, a chair or the wall to keep balance
Get on your toes, hold 3 seconds, then come down. Repeat 25 times.
Do the whole exercise 4 times (100 “levé” in total)
It is an iconic exercise of Ballet, and it’s very efficient to have firm well-designed calves. After this exercise you will certainly feel your calves sore. You’re on the way of slim legs.
02 Levé alterné
Do a “levé” on one leg only, the other one remain on the ground.
Alternate with the other leg, this will make your buttocks work.
Do it 50 times.
03 Levé – plié
Start with your feet flat, slightly towards the outside, in a “V” shape
Do a “levé”. Get down, bend your thighs like for doing squats. Keep your back straight.
Repeat 50 times.
And here we are! You are now ready to wear your heels and to practice the lessons with amazingly beautiful legs! Share the article if you liked it, follow us for more!