Arthritis of the ankle often is the result of past trauma – such as fractures and sprains – and it takes some effort to overcome those long-term effects. Many arthritis sufferers, to maintain function ...

Ankle weights provide a simple yet effective way to increase your strength and stamina during exercise. Here's how to safely ...

A simple adjustment to standard resistance band technique activates deeper muscles for dramatic leg sculpting results. The fitness world constantly evolves with innovative approaches to build stronger ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Ankles are often neglected when it comes to your strength-training routine, but they shouldn't be. Strong, flexible ankles are an important foundation, helping prevent injury whether you're running ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

It’s leg day and you can’t wait to hit squats. But when you get up to the barbell and begin your warm-up set, you can’t squat down very far. Your ankles feel stiff, preventing you from going down all ...

Whether you're rehabbing or pre-habbing, these strengthening exercises will go a long way towards keeping your ankles healthy. The strength and flexibility of our ankles is a key component to the way ...