Get fit in 15 minutes: The best exercise to do to get rid of your ‘cankles’
- ‘Cankles’ are the name given to ankles merging into calves, with loss of definition
- Personal trainer says you should try a standing ankle circle with calf raises
- Nutritionist Shona Wilkinson recommends eating foods that act as a diuretic
WHAT TO DO
If you struggle with ‘cankles’ — ankles merging into calves, with loss of definition — try a standing ankle circle with calf raises, says trainer Nadya Fairweather (u-shape.co.uk).
Stand on your right leg, hands on hips. To warm up, circle the left foot ten times clockwise, then counter-clockwise. Switch legs and repeat.
Now, spell the alphabet with the left foot in the air, while doing heel raises with the standing right foot. Repeat for the left. Do three sets.
This promotes mobility in the ankle and works out the lower leg.
If you struggle with ‘cankles’ – ankles merging into calves, with loss of definition – try a standing ankle circle with calf raises
WHAT TO EAT
Cankles are usually a sign of fluid retention, often known as edema, says nutritionist Shona Wilkinson (shonawilkinson.com), so eat plenty of foods that act as a diuretic.
Asparagus is one of these — try adding it to your meals to help decrease fluid levels in the body.
Cankles are usually a sign of fluid retention, so eat plenty of foods that act as a diuretic, such as asparagus
Parsley is another diuretic: sprinkle the herb over your food or add it to a delicious smoothie.
Excessive sodium also contributes to fluid retention, so avoid too much salt in your diet. You can counter the problem by eating potassium-rich foods, such as bananas. These help to excrete excess water.
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