Perfect Foods to Eat Before You Run
Runners are constantly trying new foods to eat before their workout; foods that won’t slow them down but instead help to increase their energy. There are plenty of foods that will not only maximize your performance but also help with your post-run recovery. It is important for runners to avoid fatty foods that take a while to digest and leave you feeling sluggish.
Shoes play a valuable role in our lives. They protect our feet while supporting our bodies, and come in various shapes and sizes to either help us occupationally, athletically, recreationally, and fashionably. Finding the right shoe for the right kind of activity is not always a simple task, and often a little bit of research on the shoes you are buying can help you out tremendously in the long run.
We have all been well educated on the fact that being overweight puts us at a higher risk for many health conditions including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Being obese is defined as having a BMI, or body mass index, of 30 or higher. According to the World Health Organization, in 2008 11% of the worldwide population (over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women) were obese.
Your feet take a lot of abuse and some days you feel it more than others. If you’re a fan of yoga, you may be surprised to learn that there are several ways you can incorporate foot health into your yoga routine. Your toes are essential to your balance and stability, and this also carries over to yoga poses. For example, in your yoga class, you may be instructed to spread your toes or make use of your feet. The reason behind this is that your toes aid in balance while your feet can help your body posture through stretching.
Did you know that foot care is one of the most important parts of living with diabetes? This would not generally be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of diabetes, but according to Health.com, foot injuries and complications account for nearly 25% of hospital admissions of diabetic patients. These injuries generally occur after the individual has stepped on something without realizing it.
The feet are an amazing part of the human body. Not only do they support your body weight but they also handle the force that moving around puts on them, which occurs so much every day. Amazing! There are 26 bones in each foot, which means that the bones in the feet account for 25% of your body’s bones. There are also 33 joints in each foot, as well as hundreds of thousands of nerve endings and sweat glands.
National Foot Health Awareness Month takes place in April, so we thought we'd emphasize the importance of taking good care of your feet on a day-to-day basis. You use them every day for standing, walking, running and playing sports, so taking care of them should be a top priority. Because they are normally hidden away under socks and shoes, people often neglect them when it comes to their daily care and hygiene routine.
Running a marathon is no easy feat and participating in an Ultramarathon is only for the most skilled and prepared. However, there are some Ultramarathons that take the cake when it comes to distance, terrain, temperature, and duration. These grueling courses have the ability to take out some of the world’s greatest long distant runners, and those who finish have something to remember for the rest of their lives.
A child's development is a key priority for all parents, especially in those all-important early years. Your child's feet are an important part of their development that should be cared for even before they can stand and walk by themselves.
Suffering from sore feet is one of the most common complaints in the United States. A survey done by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) of 1,021 US adults 18 and over found that 77% of those surveyed have experienced foot pain of some sort. 18% of people said they suffered from four or more ailments of the foot.