Ankles and feet are often overlooked in strength training programs, but it’s worth making sure they’re robust enough to handle what life throws at them. A 1982 study estimated that ankles must cope with a peak force of up to 13 times your bodyweight when running.
If they’re not up to the task and things go wrong with your ankles, you can’t even take pain-free walking for granted, let alone running or any other kind of activity.
