• Feet Well-Being
  • Caring for your feet
  • Examining your feet
  • Relaxing your feet
  • Walking means happy feet
  • Exercising your feet and toes
  • Selecting the right shoes
• Feet skin facts
• Common foot conditions

Exercising your feet and toes

In addition to external care, your feet and toes benefit from exercise and stretches. Walking barefoot is an excellent and simple way to strengthen them. Just kick of your shoes and walk around - in the sand, if possible - for an ideal way to relax and build muscles in your feet and toes.

More exercises for your feet and toes

Big toe stretches
Put a thick rubber band around your two big toes and try to pull them away from each other. Hold the position for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 to 10 times.

Toe stretches
Put a rubber band around all the toes of one foot and spread your toes. Hold the position for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 to 10 times.

Golf ball massage
Roll a golf ball with the sole of your left foot for about 2 minutes. Now switch to your right one. This exercise feels good and is great for arch strain.

Towel clinches
Place a small towel on the floor and pick it up with your toes. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times with each foot. Especially toe-cramp sufferers will enjoy this one.