Importance of Standing Calf Stretch
When our muscles are at the correct length, we increase the amount of oxygen (carried by the blood) flowing through our system. Most people fill their capillary beds to only 25% of their potential, says Katy Bowman, biomechanist and author of Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement.
Katy also states, “Long-term heel wearing has been shown to shorten the fibers in the lower leg by 13 percent.” Yikes, 13 percent! That means fewer capillaries, less oxygen, and less waste removal.
How to do a standing calf stretch
You can do your calf stretch at your dynamic workstation. Take a tour of my dynamic workstation HERE.
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Author: Barbara Horsley has more than 26 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist. She specializes in abdominal massage and Visceral Manipulation™ and is an NCBTMB-approved educator. In addition to being certified in abdominal massage, she also studied biomechanics and restorative exercise. She is also a Certified Women’s Herbal Educator and a graduate of the IWHI Perimenopause & Menopause Certificate Program.