Hey everybody you have reached the end of this series on the basics of foot function and programming.
As always if you have any questions regarding any of the content covered in this course feel free to reach out to me directly! Make sure to check out our others workshops at the Healthy Living Library
Andrew Maynard
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The first step in understanding the critical role of the foot in fitness is having a general knowledge of the basic anatomy. Andrews discusses a few of the most important bones and ligaments in the foot and ankle, and their relation to your performance in the gym.
Join Andrew as he explores how to identify potential problem areas both in and surrounding the foot. A few of the areas he covers are: appropriate toe nail length, footwear, arches and ankle positions.
Identifying and understanding proper functionality in the feet, ankles and toes is important for maximizing your performance. Andrew shares programming considerations you can add to your workouts to aid in helping the foot and your overall performance.
Andrew wraps up the workshop on foot health and the role of the foot in fitness with a few final tips and thoughts you can apply in your day-to-day routine.
Foot health and positioning is critical to your performance in the gym. As the activation for many exercises, ensuring the feet, toes and ankles are functioning correctly is important for injury prevention, as well as maximizing mobility, power, agility and overall progression.