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5 Handy Calf & Achilles Exercises That Foster Injury Prevention

You can do these pretty much anywhere for better health!

David Liira, Kin.
5 min readApr 14, 2025
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The moment you begin intentionally training the ankles and Achilles, your likelihood of lower body injuries will also begin to drop. In just a few minutes every week, you can strengthen and refine the tissues surrounding the feet and ankles to not only bulletproof them from injury but drastically improve your performance in activities of life.

As a kinesiologist, I know that adherence to new routines can be challenging. Fortunately, I’ve designed an efficient, comprehensive workout you can do virtually anywhere. Yes, it’s a bit of a sacrifice in the short term, but this work and discipline will pay off down the road. Whether you’re rehabbing or prehabbing, these exercises are for everyone! Let’s dive in.

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Before we dive in, please note that if you’re experiencing any major pain or discomfort, please reach out to a trusted health provider before following the advice below. This program will benefit the majority of individuals, but additional steps may be taken for some to get the most out of it.

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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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