How to Get Rid of Cankles
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Drink lots of water!
Diet can affect the size of cankles. A diet rich in sodium can cause water retention in ankles and legs. Reduce the amount of processed food. Develop a healthy eating plan low in sodium, low in calories, sugar and fat. Drink at least 8-8oz. glasses of water, especially if working out or in summer months. - 2
Add weights with calf raises!
Sculpting the shape of the calf can help to make ankles look thinner. This can be accomplished by doing calf raises. Stand behind a chair with hands on back of chair for support. Move up and down on your tip toes, doing 25-30 reps building up to 3-5 sets of each. Weights can also be added to reps of calf raises as tolerated. - 3
Brisk walking can help with Cankles!
Walking as a fitness routine can improve over all health and result in weight loss. Weight loss can also give the appearance of smaller calf size. Brisk walking at least 3-5 times a week for 30-60 minutes can help in weight reduction. Walking combined with stretching, jumping, lunges and pilates can also help with unsightly cankles! - 4
Pilates can help with Cankles!
Wearing clothing which camouflages cankles can make them appear smaller. Avoid tight fitting clothing- especially skinny jeans! Resist wearing shoes and heels with ankle straps. Try wearing wedges and platform sandals to disguise cankles. Say no to ankle boots!
