How To Do:

• Lie on a soft mat with hands straight above the head.
• Now inhale and raise the legs perpendicular to the floor or as high as you can.
• Bring the hands together in an attempt to touch the feet and in the process, bend the ankles to have the feet pointed downwards.
• Raise the shoulders as much as possible. Hold in position for 5 seconds and relax to initial posture.

These exercises for fat ankles should be done at least 15 times in a day to improve overall blood circulation and to tone the ankles.

8. Jogging or Running:

Jogging is an excellent cardio exercise which pumps the flow of blood. It also helps maintain a strong and flexible ankle and prevents fatty deposit accumulation. Jogging in the right posture is essential to have the benefits on the feet and ankles. Here is how you can do it.

How To Do:

• While jogging, the first contact of the foot should be at the ankle, and this is essential to maintain overall body balance.
• Lift the feet at the back while jogging; the calf/shin should be perpendicular to the thigh and parallel to the floor.
• Wear comfortable, flat-footed shoes when you jog. This reduces risks for muscle pain and cramps.
• To increase the level of difficulty, tie weights to the ankles for better toning.

Jogging should be done as long as your body permits, increasing duration gradually.

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9. Raised Leg Ankle Stretches:

It is sometimes important to regulate blood flow while performing an exercise. This is beneficial in getting the desired outcome faster. This exercise targets the cankles by reducing the blood flow in that portion for the time being.

How To Do:

• Lie flat on the back on a soft surface with legs bend at the knees and hands at the side.
• Support your upper body at 60-degree angle with the arms.
• Gently raise a foot, such that the calf is parallel to the floor and foot facing the wall at the front.
• Now point the toes at the wall in front till you feel the stretching on the shin and calf muscles.
• Hold the position for 5 seconds and release.
• Repeat at least 10 times before switching legs.

This ankle slimming exercises should be done for at least two times for a noticeable difference in the appearance and feel of the ankles.