Stubborn CarpenterWorkshop gym, no. 3
Calf raise
Strong calves and ankles keep you steady on your feet, on the stairs and on rough ground. All you need is a wall to hold on to.
Press start when you’re ready
Pin it up in the shed: the moves, the beat and a tally board for your week, on one A4 page.
Download the A4 sheet (PDF)How to do it
- Stand facing a wall, feet hip-width apart, a forearm’s length away.
- Fingertips on the wall for balance. Don’t lean on it.
- Rise up onto the balls of your feet for a count of two.
- Hold at the top for a moment, standing tall.
- Lower your heels slowly for a count of three, all the way to the floor.
Easier
Lift your heels just a little, or do them sitting on a chair.
Harder
Do them on one foot at a time, still holding the wall.
Ankles
Rise straight up, not onto your little toes. Any cramp or pain, stop.
This is what worked for me, not medical advice. If you have a heart condition, have had surgery, or feel dizzy, chest pain or breathlessness, stop and check with your GP before carrying on.