footwear Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:13:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png footwear Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Make Your Running Shoes Last Longer https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-make-your-running-shoes-last-longer-2/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:12:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24403 Gym memberships are expensive, home equipment ain’t cheap, but at least running is one affordable way to exercise, right? While generally speaking, running is indeed free, it’s essential to wear proper shoes to prevent injuries, and supportive, well-made sneakers can come in at up to $150 a pop. Over time, the cost of running shoes […]

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]]> Gym memberships are expensive, home equipment ain’t cheap, but at least running is one affordable way to exercise, right? While generally speaking, running is indeed free, it’s essential to wear proper shoes to prevent injuries, and supportive, well-made sneakers can come in at up to $150 a pop. Over time, the cost of running shoes can seriously add up, and while it’s not recommended to settle for cheap alternatives, there are certain ways you can prolong the life of your shoes to save money while keeping your feet protected. 

Rotate Between Pairs

While this method may cost you more money upfront, alternating between two or more pairs of running shoes can make a significant difference in how long each pair lasts. The force placed on the insoles as your feet hit the pavement can cause them to get squashed down, and rotating between pairs gives the foam time to decompress. It’s also important to wear breathable, moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet dry, as the moisture from sweat can also cause shoe materials to break down.

Hand Wash

Washing machines use agitation and hot water to remove dirt and odors from clothing, but when it comes to shoes, they can weaken the glue bonds and damage the material. Smelly as your shoes may be, avoid the temptation to toss them in the washing machine and opt to clean them by hand instead. Gently scrub off any dirt with a soft brush or damp rag and remove the insoles to air them out separately.

Consider the Terrain

Abrasive surfaces like concrete, asphalt, and uneven trails provide little shock absorption and can put stress on the outsoles of your shoes, potentially causing them to wear out faster. To keep your shoes in tip top shape, limit your runs on these surfaces and stick with synthetic rubber tracks, treadmills, or even grass.

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]]> How to Stay Healthy While on Vacation https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-stay-healthy-while-on-vacation/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:04:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21529 When you book a vacation it’s common to think about what food you’re going to eat and how much time you’re going to spend sunning yourself on the beach. If you’re a regular gym goer, a week of vacation without any movement can seem scary. So here are four ways to stay healthy and active […]

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]]> When you book a vacation it’s common to think about what food you’re going to eat and how much time you’re going to spend sunning yourself on the beach. If you’re a regular gym goer, a week of vacation without any movement can seem scary. So here are four ways to stay healthy and active while on vacation.

Run or Walk

Take the time to see the city you’re in by running or walking—you get to see and feel places you wouldn’t normally if you chose a car or bus. Get up early, lace up your sneakers, and take a lovely long walk or leisurely run through the city. Pick a destination to go to so you have a purpose as well as being active.

Pack Gym Clothes

The easiest way to make sure you stay active on vacation is by bringing your trusted gym clothes with you and keeping them in a place you will see them daily. This will remind you to do something active each day, whether it is a jog or using the hotel gym, or yoga in your room. You have no excuses as you have everything you need with you.

Plan the Restaurants Before You Fly

The best way to stick to some sort of routine whilst on vacation is to be organized with your meals. Instead of playing it by ear, make sure you know what restaurants are around and what food is available so you can plan accordingly. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean your healthy lifestyle has to stop.

Wear Comfortable Footwear

If you’re going to a city that requires a lot of walking, then make sure you are always wearing your most comfortable footwear. Having blisters or just being generally uncomfortable is going to limit how active you can be that day.

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]]> Here’s a Medical Reason Why You Need a Lot of Shoes https://yourdailysportfix.com/heres-a-medical-reason-why-you-need-a-lot-of-shoes/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:44:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=8424 Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love buying new shoes? We all enjoy adding to our collection and wouldn’t it be a dream come true to have a separate closet simply to hold our mega shoe addiction. Well, happily, next time someone tells you off for buying too many shoes, you can tell them there’s an […]

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]]> Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love buying new shoes? We all enjoy adding to our collection and wouldn’t it be a dream come true to have a separate closet simply to hold our mega shoe addiction.

Well, happily, next time someone tells you off for buying too many shoes, you can tell them there’s an actual medical basis for it!

You’ve probably heard it in the context of working out and exercising—it’s really important for your health to mix up your routine occasionally. Otherwise you are just using the same muscles every day—and as well as getting bored and losing momentum eventually, your muscles will stop being challenged.

Well, as well as your workout regime, the same is true for your shoes! Doctors say that swapping up your shoes every couple of days helps keep your foot muscles and bones strong, such as the curve of your arch, your Achilles’ tendons, or your metatarsal bones.

Wearing the same shoes every day can slowly cause your foot muscles to weaken and put you at risk of injury or pain when you do eventually switch to a new pair. It’s much better to keep your feet guessing by switching up your shoes every day or so.

So, what are you waiting for? Get out and get shoe shopping!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> footwear Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:13:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png footwear Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Make Your Running Shoes Last Longer https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-make-your-running-shoes-last-longer-2/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:12:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24403 Gym memberships are expensive, home equipment ain’t cheap, but at least running is one affordable way to exercise, right? While generally speaking, running is indeed free, it’s essential to wear proper shoes to prevent injuries, and supportive, well-made sneakers can come in at up to $150 a pop. Over time, the cost of running shoes […]

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]]> Gym memberships are expensive, home equipment ain’t cheap, but at least running is one affordable way to exercise, right? While generally speaking, running is indeed free, it’s essential to wear proper shoes to prevent injuries, and supportive, well-made sneakers can come in at up to $150 a pop. Over time, the cost of running shoes can seriously add up, and while it’s not recommended to settle for cheap alternatives, there are certain ways you can prolong the life of your shoes to save money while keeping your feet protected. 

Rotate Between Pairs

While this method may cost you more money upfront, alternating between two or more pairs of running shoes can make a significant difference in how long each pair lasts. The force placed on the insoles as your feet hit the pavement can cause them to get squashed down, and rotating between pairs gives the foam time to decompress. It’s also important to wear breathable, moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet dry, as the moisture from sweat can also cause shoe materials to break down.

Hand Wash

Washing machines use agitation and hot water to remove dirt and odors from clothing, but when it comes to shoes, they can weaken the glue bonds and damage the material. Smelly as your shoes may be, avoid the temptation to toss them in the washing machine and opt to clean them by hand instead. Gently scrub off any dirt with a soft brush or damp rag and remove the insoles to air them out separately.

Consider the Terrain

Abrasive surfaces like concrete, asphalt, and uneven trails provide little shock absorption and can put stress on the outsoles of your shoes, potentially causing them to wear out faster. To keep your shoes in tip top shape, limit your runs on these surfaces and stick with synthetic rubber tracks, treadmills, or even grass.

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]]> How to Stay Healthy While on Vacation https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-stay-healthy-while-on-vacation/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:04:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21529 When you book a vacation it’s common to think about what food you’re going to eat and how much time you’re going to spend sunning yourself on the beach. If you’re a regular gym goer, a week of vacation without any movement can seem scary. So here are four ways to stay healthy and active […]

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]]> When you book a vacation it’s common to think about what food you’re going to eat and how much time you’re going to spend sunning yourself on the beach. If you’re a regular gym goer, a week of vacation without any movement can seem scary. So here are four ways to stay healthy and active while on vacation.

Run or Walk

Take the time to see the city you’re in by running or walking—you get to see and feel places you wouldn’t normally if you chose a car or bus. Get up early, lace up your sneakers, and take a lovely long walk or leisurely run through the city. Pick a destination to go to so you have a purpose as well as being active.

Pack Gym Clothes

The easiest way to make sure you stay active on vacation is by bringing your trusted gym clothes with you and keeping them in a place you will see them daily. This will remind you to do something active each day, whether it is a jog or using the hotel gym, or yoga in your room. You have no excuses as you have everything you need with you.

Plan the Restaurants Before You Fly

The best way to stick to some sort of routine whilst on vacation is to be organized with your meals. Instead of playing it by ear, make sure you know what restaurants are around and what food is available so you can plan accordingly. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean your healthy lifestyle has to stop.

Wear Comfortable Footwear

If you’re going to a city that requires a lot of walking, then make sure you are always wearing your most comfortable footwear. Having blisters or just being generally uncomfortable is going to limit how active you can be that day.

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]]> Here’s a Medical Reason Why You Need a Lot of Shoes https://yourdailysportfix.com/heres-a-medical-reason-why-you-need-a-lot-of-shoes/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:44:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=8424 Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love buying new shoes? We all enjoy adding to our collection and wouldn’t it be a dream come true to have a separate closet simply to hold our mega shoe addiction. Well, happily, next time someone tells you off for buying too many shoes, you can tell them there’s an […]

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]]> Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love buying new shoes? We all enjoy adding to our collection and wouldn’t it be a dream come true to have a separate closet simply to hold our mega shoe addiction.

Well, happily, next time someone tells you off for buying too many shoes, you can tell them there’s an actual medical basis for it!

You’ve probably heard it in the context of working out and exercising—it’s really important for your health to mix up your routine occasionally. Otherwise you are just using the same muscles every day—and as well as getting bored and losing momentum eventually, your muscles will stop being challenged.

Well, as well as your workout regime, the same is true for your shoes! Doctors say that swapping up your shoes every couple of days helps keep your foot muscles and bones strong, such as the curve of your arch, your Achilles’ tendons, or your metatarsal bones.

Wearing the same shoes every day can slowly cause your foot muscles to weaken and put you at risk of injury or pain when you do eventually switch to a new pair. It’s much better to keep your feet guessing by switching up your shoes every day or so.

So, what are you waiting for? Get out and get shoe shopping!

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