22K views · 350 reactions | Your Big Toe Is Your Anchor If your big toe isn’t connected to the ground or actively pressing down, stability drops and balance becomes shaky. That’s when standing on one leg feels uncertain and less controlled. A grounded, active big toe gives your nervous system clear feedback from the floor, helping you stay steady and upright. #fitnessover40 #thefitnesslady #balance #footstrength #seniorfitness | The Fitness Lady | Facebook

Anna here! Today we will apply the neuromuscular rewiring we learned last week (and being able to move our big toes) and now we’ll start strengthening our feet with both concentric and eccentric control. The flexor hallucis longus (your long, big toe flexor muscle) is one of the main muscles that supports the function of the medial longitudinal arch (the arch that runs along the inside of your foot) and is key for setting up your calves and glutes for a good push-off when walking. A history of a