Perhaps one of the most annoying things about beach vacations is getting a sunburn on the first day and walking around like a penguin saying “Ow. Ow. Ow.” the whole time. However, I think that sore feet can be an even bigger vacation bummer. There are many causes behind feet pain and walking.
Prevalent in many of the problems associated with pain and exercising is your choice of shoe. One day of walking on shoes not designed for a full day of walking on whatever terrain you are on, can ruin your feet and prevent you from going 100% on
Posts Tagged ‘sneakers’
Walking Injuries
April 25th, 2011 by Bea | Eating & Exercise, Hiking, Walking
Walks can get the best of your body—resulting in injury. Most people who are injured due to walking are those who spontaneously go for a hike or a long walk. While injuries can occur right away, there is also the possibility that the injury will not be felt until weeks later.
While you are probably not going to break bones or create stress fractures, it is possible to get shin splints or blisters. These are two of the most common injuries. Shin splints, or pain in your shins, are typically caused by poor footwear and improper walking techniques. Another factor,
While you are probably not going to break bones or create stress fractures, it is possible to get shin splints or blisters. These are two of the most common injuries. Shin splints, or pain in your shins, are typically caused by poor footwear and improper walking techniques. Another factor,
Power Up Your Heart
September 23rd, 2010 by TJ Davis | Cardio
Every effective workout includes an aerobic factor. Increasing your heart rate is essential to the overall goals of achieving improved fitness and weight loss. There are all kinds of activities that can provide a cardio boost, but the one that most everyone can do 'most anywhere at 'most any time is walking. There is no special equipment required, and you can reap the aerobic benefits of ambulation in as little as fifteen minutes a day.
There. We just eliminated two common excuses. "I don't have the money for ______ (insert 'treadmill', 'gym membership', 'classes', etc.)" and "I don't have time
There. We just eliminated two common excuses. "I don't have the money for ______ (insert 'treadmill', 'gym membership', 'classes', etc.)" and "I don't have time
Shape Up
December 28th, 2009 by Bea | Exercise Equipment, Walking
You probably have seen the commercials or the newspaper advertisements for those funny looking Sketchers. With their clumsy and clunky appearance I could have guessed that the shoe I saw in the ad belonged to Sketchers, but what they have done now is even funkier than any shoe they have ever produced.
They are called Shape Ups. If you have not heard of them before, they are shoes that are designed to promote weight loss, improve posture, tone muscles, and reduce the stress that is on your knees and ankles. They are really some kind of a shoe—they look like your
They are called Shape Ups. If you have not heard of them before, they are shoes that are designed to promote weight loss, improve posture, tone muscles, and reduce the stress that is on your knees and ankles. They are really some kind of a shoe—they look like your
Choosing Running Shoes
November 3rd, 2009 by Bea | Running
When I was little my mom would lead me to the clearance section or to wherever the markdown shoes were, and I would pick out the best looking shoes that were my size. What brand they were did not matter to me, how the support was incorporated did not even cross my mind, and other important factors like that were never taken into consideration. I just wanted a pair of shoes that looked good and that my parents would pay for.
If you are looking into actually performing physical exercise on a pretty regular schedule, choosing a shoe based on color
If you are looking into actually performing physical exercise on a pretty regular schedule, choosing a shoe based on color
