Our feet need maintenance. Literally the foundation on which we stand, they give vital stability and sensory information when we stand and move.

Women are more likely than men to have dropped arches and bunions in midlife. Heel pain is also common, and weakness and changes in the arch and other muscles controlling the foot is often a huge contributing factor.

A few quick exercises can help!

Standing up straighter gives us presence and confidence. We all look and move better when we stand or sit fully upright. It's much easier if you have good movement in the spine and stronger back and chest muscles. Here are 5 of my favourite exercises to help stop pain, stiffness and forward slumping.