Thanks to innovative smartphone apps and sensors such as the Fitbit, employees of Washington, D.C. have a found a new competition in how many steps to take a day. Lawmakers and administration officials are use this form of technology to track the employees’ steps, miles, calories burned, and heart rate.

In addition, many employers now hold office-held competitions which helps employees make the doctor recommended amount of 10,000 steps per day. “The type of people you find on Capitol Hill are very competitive by nature,” Alexa Marrero says, “You have a bunch of Type A personalities in jobs prone to keeping you behind a desk all day, so there are a lot of people who have found this as a fun way to get up.”

Walking is a tried and tested way to successfully exercise the feet. To learn more, consult with podiatrist Dr. Sharon Pletcher of Pennsylvania. Dr. Pletcher will answer any of your foot- and ankle-related questions.

Exercise for Your Feet
If you spend most of your time on your feet, or don’t either way your feet should deserve attention. There are many people who exercise regularly and still don’t spend enough time to care for their feet. Your foot does get exposure that requires maintenance since your health has a lot to do with footing. 

Exercises
Toe rise – this exercise involves standing on the tip-toes for a count of 15 seconds, then resting your feet on ground. This exercise should be repeated three times a day to strengthen the feet.
Toe Pick-ups – the toes are exercises that are done by picking up small items using your toes. This helps strengthen the muscles on the upper part of the feet. Three sets along with 15 seconds being held should be completed. Small items like marbles or stationary will work. 

Ankle Pump – can be performed upwards or downwards. The workout can be completed both ways at the same time. This involves flexing the foot either towards the shin or to the ground. This makes the foot work very well, working large parts of the muscles.

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