Every day has its ups and downs – and so should your legs!  This two-in-one exercise will tone and stretch your calves.

First, balance on the edge of a curb on the balls of your feet. Press up rising up onto your toes  (See photo.)  Engage your abs and squeeze your glutes for balance and burn while keeping head raised and back straight.  Hold for a 3-count of “Squeeze-It-In” and slowly return to start taking care to regain your balance with each rep.  Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

Part Two:  Continue to balance on the curb on the balls of your feet.  Slightly dip heels down below the curb (see photo).  This is a subtle, small movement designed to stretch your calf muscle. Return to starting position. Slowly repeat dips for a set of 12.  Do not rise up on toes.

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