Give Your Feet a Seated WorkoutEven when you can't get up and walk around, you can work the muscles in your feet. Ankle Circles Lift your feet off the floor and twirl them as if you’re drawing circles with your toes. Hold for a second or two, then flatten your feet and lift your heels as high as possible, keeping the balls of your feet on the floor. Keep your heels on the floor and lift the front of your feet toward you as high as possible. Hold for a second or two, then flatten your feet and lift your heels as high as possible, keeping the balls of your feet on the floor.