Try This Simple Pilates Move at Home

By Marcia Kilgore

By now, most of us know better than to wear shoes that punish us for having feet and have graduated from the “beauty is pain” brigade to join the enlightened masses. We now understand that healthy arches and proper alignment aren’t niche concerns—they’re non-negotiables.

Still, life happens. Weddings, work trips, or that night in Madrid when you wore heels because you thought the hotel was around the corner and it absolutely was not.

And so, even the most foot-forward among us sometimes feel the familiar hello again of tight calves, aching heels, or the dull grumble of what Dr. Google lovingly refers to as plantar fasciitis.

So, for anyone muttering “why do my heels hurt when I get out of bed?” or ChatGPT-ing “Pilates for foot pain” between Zoom calls, here’s a quick, chic solution from our friends at Blanc Space Pilates to weave into your everyday:

Stand tall.

Rise up onto your tiptoes.

Slowly lower back down.

Repeat 10 times.

That’s it. One minute, no mat or gear, nor a neon-clad instructor whispering “engage your core” like a threat.

This simple move helps wake up your feet and calves to improve balance and gently boost circulation.

It's particularly great in the morning before your first coffee, or post-shower (on a bathmat, of course) with a towel still wrapped around your head, like you're in a Nancy Meyers film.

It’s strength training for your feet, a daily micro-massage, and importantly, a moment of calm.

While it won’t erase every trace of a stilettos-and-too-much sangria night, it will offer relief.

Because, yes, one sometimes has to wear heels (in between FitFlop heels, which really look like heels but feel like sneakers). If that’s you, make sure you try this simple step.

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About FitFlop

We were born different. Unlike other brands in our category, we’re a smart engineering company that happens to make footwear. Through biomechanical engineering an ergonomic design, we help people achieve more and feel better with contemporary every-day footwear that helps maximise your energy as you move.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, we’ve been set apart from the pack from the get-go. Harnessing our unique scientific approach (fusing world-class biomechanics and advanced technology with bold, directional design) led to our first product – the WalkStar 1 sandal – quickly becoming a global phenomenon.

And it’s this unique, smart ethos – blending science and shoe-making smarts – that has created the fastpaced, celebrated brand we are today, with more than 65 million pairs sold across the globe.

You can find us in 73 countries with a total of over 5,000 stores and stocked by more than 2,000 retailers and 31 distributors. Our 145 FitFlop concept stores are located in the UK, US, Europe, the Middle East, India, and the APAC region. As well as our growing head office in the UK, we have new showrooms in London and New York.

Our community of wearers spans motivations and generations, women and men who live intentionally – always looking for ways to help optimise their every-day.