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I trained my feet and ankles for a week after having abdominal surgery — and these 3 balance exercises are game-changers

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I trained my feet and ankles for a week after having abdominal surgery — and these 3 balance exercises are game-changers

I don't do too well with being told to sit still. Years and years of undiagnosed (now diagnosed) ADHD didn't help, plus I work as a fitness editor, journalist and part-time personal trainer, so the words "just rest" didn't land too well with me.

After a recent keyhole surgery, I was asked not to do heavy lifting for up to four weeks post-surgery, and to keep activities light and low-impact over the following weeks of recovery. After going back and forth with my surgeon, I was reassured some movement would be helpful, as long as I felt okay.

I spend my life telling clients not to work through pain or push themselves too soon after injury, a health condition, or illness, so now that I'm going through it myself, over the next month or so, I plan to document how I found this experience from a physical and mental perspective, and any tips or tricks I've picked up that have been useful.

Which brings me to these foot and ankle exercises I've been doing to preserve balance and stability. They're grounding, beginner-friendly, low-impact and will make a huge difference to mobility and balance during strength workouts, yoga, or Pilates. Here they are.

Before we step into it (I can't jump into anything right now, sadly), if you experience pain at any time, stop and rest. If you're working with an injury or health condition, or you're currently pregnant or postnatal, I recommend seeking advice before starting these exercises.

One of the best yoga mats is useful, but any exercise mat will work.


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