Ankle Circles

Gentle circles wake up your ankles and improve mobility. Great for warming up the paws before a hike, run, or forest prowl.

Instructions

1. Sit on a chair or the floor with your legs extended.
2. Lift one foot off the ground.
3. Slowly rotate your ankle in a circular motion.
4. Perform the rotations in one direction for several reps, then switch.

Benefits

• Enhances ankle mobility.
• Strengthens the muscles around the ankle.
• Improves balance and coordination.

Key Points

• Keep movements slow and controlled.
• Rotate the ankle fully in both directions.
• Focus on a smooth, circular motion.

Common Mistakes

• Moving too quickly.
• Not completing full circles.
• Not maintaining control of the movement.