Sunday, 22 September 2013

Foot FUN

Reflexologists believe that our feet map the up’s and down’s of our lives and general well being. At differing times in our life, our feet and ankles suffer from aches and pains, and you may be well advised to do some foot exercises to strengthen and relax your muscles.

For children, you need to make this fun, so here are some enjoyable exercises that will benefit both you and your family. Whether you need to correct a problem or help yourself relax…why not give them a go?

Lose your Marbles…

Pick up the marbles with your toes one by one and pop them into a container – not as easy as it sounds!
Different sized bottle necks or jars, makes it a skilful game.

Move over Monet!…

Choose a subject i.e. animal, fruit etc. and holding a pen or chalk between your toes, see what masterpiece you can create.

For younger children, take them outside with a bowl of water-based paint and an old roll of wallpaper and watch them make footprints and patterns with pieces of sponge.

Picnic blanket…

Lay a towel under your feet (sitting or laying) then gradually ‘claw’ it into a scrunched up heap.
Find the corners with your toes and smooth it back out again. http://ow.ly/oSyiG

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