Runners, especially beginners, can develop shin splints as they increase their mileage or add speedwork. Do these exercises a few times a week to help prevent shin splints.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes
Here's How:
- Stand with your heels together and toes pointed out.
- Slowly lift your heels up, stand on your toes, and lower yourself back down.
- Do 2 to 3 sets of 12 repetitions.
- Now, stand with your big toes together and heels far apart.
- Slowly lift your heels up, stand on your toes, and lower yourself back down.
- Do 2 to 3 sets of 12 repetitions.
