Many people enjoy running to get fit and lose weight, and running is a great stress reliever. Taking care of your feet will help you enjoy running for a long time. There are some things you can do to make sure you will enjoy running and preventing injuries to your body and feet. Be careful not to over do it if you are a beginner. Start using a mixture of walking and running to allow your body to adjust to the exercise and you will avoid over training and injuries. Develop a stretching and warm up program so your muscles and joints are ready for your run. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids before and after you run so you do not become dehydrated. It is very important to wear athletic shoes that are made for running and have plenty of cushion to stabilize your feet. The shoe’s toe box must be large enough to allow your forefoot and toes plenty of room to spread out when you are running. A shoe that is covered with mesh will allow your feet to breathe and will add to your foot comfort and make your run more enjoyable. Wear two pairs of socks and this will prevent your feet rubbing against your shoes causing a blister. If you have a problem with your feet over pronating when you run this will cause your feet to roll inwards to get contact with the running surface to support your body. Consider adding an arch support to your shoes like Birko balance arch supports. We have the best price on the internet at www.lionfootweardirect.com. We have a good selection of running shoes on our website like Ryka, Avia, and K-Swiss running shoes. If you have foot problems it is a good idea to see a GP or Podiatrist to get the right care for your feet. Take good care of your body and feet and you will enjoy running for many years and you will look good too.
Dave Clark
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Weight training builds muscle, which weighs more than fat by volume. By stopping the weight training you may lose muscle mass over time. Weight training causes muscle to continue burning fat for hours after your workout, so a little weight training is a good thing. By continuing a good cardio program you will burn fat also, even faster than through weight training only. You need to only work the same muscle groups every other day. Muscles need a day of rest between workouts while cardio can be done every day.