Mark Mitchinson's
Top tips from Kathryn Freeland, Celebrity Trainer
Mark, I noticed you hurt your ankle. Here are a few things to try after a recent (2-4 weeks) ankle injury, and for strengthening after an old sprain.
Perform on both ankles & start gradually.
- Balancing - stand on one leg, to make this harder take the arms with hands together straight up above the head or stand on an uneven surface such as a wobble-board;
- Ankle rolls - slowly, and with full range of movement, rotate the ankle clockwise four times; repeat, anti-clockwise;
- Walking or jogging on uneven surfaces such as grass will help strengthen the ankle;
- Make sure your trainers are still giving you good lateral support;
- And finally, mobilise your ankles (e.g. ankle rolls) before a run so the ankle has gone through its full range of movement.
Celebrity Personal Trainer & Managing Director of Absolute Fitness & Evening Standard Top Ten Trainer
