This may be my favourite segment from the first five seasons of Mind of a Chef. Yes, the Paris-Brest makes my mouth water every time I view this, but it's the story of Jacques Genin's humble beginnings and the light that shines from his eyes that captivate me so. Read more
"Animals just understand life better than people sometimes; they know what's important - if they have love and food and a roof over their heads and everyone is together, that's all that really matters." Read more
To build upon the ankle plantar flexion stretch that I shared earlier, here is a short routine of 3 mobility exericses that I enjoy doing to improve ankle mobility:
Ankle Raises While on Balls of Feet:
Ankle raises are excellent for strengthening your calf muscles and Achilles tendon, and for warming up all of the soft tissues that surround your ankle joints. Ankle raises are also helpful for developing balance and proprioception. Read more