Due to Lifestyle in Modern Society edited by Zhang Weiting, shoulder and neck stiffness and pain can be said to be a national disease, with various stretching methods. However, have you noticed whether your ankle is soft or not? Ankle stiffness will directly affect the range of motion, not only may be sprained because of stiffness, but also greatly increase the probability that the elderly are most afraid of falling! Stretching ankles and calves can not only prevent injuries and falls, but also help promote blood circulation, eliminate edema and improve metabolism! Stretching the ankle can help repair muscles and discharge old waste. Japanese sports coach Yukio Machida said that stretching the ankle can improve softness, not only prevent falls and sprains, but also promote blood circulation in the lower body and eliminate edema, which has many functions. Japanese slimming authority Tian said that ankle exercise can make ankles soft, blood can be sent to toes more smoothly, and blood circulation will be improved, thus improving the body's metabolism. Hotan Qing Xiang also said that ankle exercise can improve the coldness of the soles of the feet, and can also eliminate the swelling of the calves, thus slimming the calves. By stretching the ankle to promote blood circulation, you can supply more oxygen to the muscles, repair the muscles, discharge old wastes, and relax the legs, especially when the muscles are in a state of tension after standing or walking for a long time. Stretching can eliminate fatigue. In addition, although there are personal differences, some people have eliminated edema and thinned their legs. And continuous stretching can soften the ankle and increase the range of motion, which can reduce the risk of falling and injury. In addition, softening ankle and calf muscles also helps to improve metabolic rate. To improve the flexibility of the ankle, we should not only stretch the ankle, but also stretch the connected calf muscles. By moving the center of gravity in all directions, it helps to stretch the calf muscles. Sit down, stand with your knees aside, your thighs close to your chest, and slowly fall forward, as if to hold your knees and press down with your own weight. At this time, consciously avoid the heel leaving the ground. About 30 seconds, the key point is to use the weight of the upper body to slowly drop the upper body. In addition, the weight moves forward diagonally and can be extended to different parts.