How can I improve ankle flexibility?

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To maintain range of motion and improve flexibility in your ankles, try the ankle and foot rotation exercise:

Start by crossing your right leg over your left knee.

Rotate your right foot clockwise, making large, complete circles. Repeat this 10 times.
Now, rotate your right foot counterclockwise making large, complete circles. Repeat this 10 times.

Change feet. Cross your left leg over your right knee.

Rotate your left foot clockwise, making large, complete circles. Repeat this 10 times.
Now, rotate your left foot counterclockwise, making large, complete circles. Repeat this 10 times.

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Flexibility Training

Flexibility training involves exercising at a low intensity to improve the range of motion of a joint. Static, active and dynamic stretching are all forms of flexibility training. By engaging in flexibility exercises you can improve posture, prevent muscular imbalances leading to injuries and reduce soreness after a workout.

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