Welcome to Hoof It, a lower-limb training program designed to boost resilience, balance, strength, and athleticism for all ages.
Foot and ankle health are often overlooked in fitness, yet they’re fundamental to overall performance and well-being
Hoof It features simple, effective exercises you can do anytime, anywhere—no equipment needed, just a few minutes each day. It's part of our "IT Program: Independent Training" series—perfect for those short on time and resources.
Start by scheduling a lower limb/foot mobility and strength assessment with Chris Morin to gauge your abilities, or try a few self-test to get started. The beauty of some of these assessments, like toe pull, balancing on one foot, toe presses, or performing calf raises, is they double as exercises. If you find any of them challenging, incorporate them into your daily routine. As you practice these foundational moves, you’ll strengthen and stabilize key areas, progressively enhancing your performance.
• Watch a quick self-tests video: Video for Self Evaluation, watch video and use this checklist.
• Want more! Learn detailed self-tests techniques: How to Self Evaluate the Lower Limb,
With these assessments as a guide, you can seamlessly integrate easy to do exercises into your daily routine. See list and video below. You can do them at your desk, at a counter, even in the car. These movements will strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your feet and ankles, helping to prevent injuries, improve posture, and elevate your athletic performance
• Explore the Hoof It Exercise List: Hoof It Exercise List
• Watch exercise videos: See Video for Exercises
After consistent practice, retake the assessments to track your progress—you’ll both see and feel the improvements. Caring for your feet isn’t just about avoiding pain; it’s about building a strong foundation for everything you do in fitness and daily life.
Training the lower limb is grounding, powerful, and transformative, giving you strength, balance, and resilience. If your hand’s movement were limited, you’d do everything to restore its function—give your feet the same care and commitment. Hoof It is efficient, impactful, and designed to fit into even the busiest schedule. It’s a real game-changer! See more insights here.
Training the lower limb is grounding, powerful, and life-changing, building a foundation of strength, balance, and resilience that transforms movement and enhances daily life.
DO NOT START ANY FITNESS PROGRAM UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD ENOUGH HEALTH TO DO SO (see PARQ) and agree to this Waiver.
Articles
How the Feet Control Balance and Strength: The Foundation of Movement
Why Foot Strength Matters- The Hidden Key to Athletic Performance
The Aging Foot: How to Keep Your Feet Healthy as You Grow Older
Footwear 102-Choosing the Right Shoes for Various Foot Types- Flat, Rigid, Etc
Barefoot Training- Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started Safely
When to Go with a Minimalist Shoe- A Guide to Natural Footwear