New Exercise Regime

On 17 Sep 2004 00:05:29 -0700, Heywood Mogroot wrote:

But I guess the legs aren't going to get stronger on they're own.
Gotta push 'em! And start some knee bends or something. Maybe all
those stupid calisthenics from junior high would work again...

Yep, body weight squats have their place.

"DrLith" wrote in message
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"JMA" wrote in message
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INVEST IN GOOD SHOES
from a
running shop that can diagnose your gait and recommend appropriate
models. 5
miles a week in crappy shoes isn't likely to hurt you. 15 miles a
week can.

I couldn't agree with this piece of advice more! (not that the other
things were off because they weren't) It's amazing how critical the
right shoes are for avoiding injury.

A lot of people also make the mistake of thinking that "expensive shoes" =
"better shoes." Well, more expensive shoes are "better," but they're
better
for different things. Some people have problems with knee or ankle
soreness
related to overpronation. If no one tells them they should try "stability"
or "motion control" shoes, they go out and buy the cushiest $100
cushioning
Nikes they can find in hopes of correcting the problem and wind up making
things worse.

I agree with that too. I bought some motion control shoes and it made a
world of difference. Cushioned shoes don't do it for me.

Jenn

"DrLith" wrote in message
...

"JMA" wrote in message
...
INVEST IN GOOD SHOES
from a
running shop that can diagnose your gait and recommend appropriate
models. 5
miles a week in crappy shoes isn't likely to hurt you. 15 miles a
week can.

I couldn't agree with this piece of advice more! (not that the other
things were off because they weren't) It's amazing how critical the
right shoes are for avoiding injury.

A lot of people also make the mistake of thinking that "expensive shoes" =
"better shoes." Well, more expensive shoes are "better," but they're
better
for different things. Some people have problems with knee or ankle
soreness
related to overpronation. If no one tells them they should try "stability"
or "motion control" shoes, they go out and buy the cushiest $100
cushioning
Nikes they can find in hopes of correcting the problem and wind up making
things worse.

I agree with that too. I bought some motion control shoes and it made a
world of difference. Cushioned shoes don't do it for me.

Jenn

"JMA" wrote in message
...

"DrLith" wrote in message
...

"JMA" wrote in message
...
INVEST IN GOOD SHOES
from a
running shop that can diagnose your gait and recommend appropriate
models. 5
miles a week in crappy shoes isn't likely to hurt you. 15 miles a
week can.

I couldn't agree with this piece of advice more! (not that the other
things were off because they weren't) It's amazing how critical the
right shoes are for avoiding injury.

A lot of people also make the mistake of thinking that "expensive shoes"
=
"better shoes." Well, more expensive shoes are "better," but they're
better
for different things. Some people have problems with knee or ankle
soreness
related to overpronation. If no one tells them they should try
"stability"
or "motion control" shoes, they go out and buy the cushiest $100
cushioning
Nikes they can find in hopes of correcting the problem and wind up
making
things worse.

I agree with that too. I bought some motion control shoes and it made a
world of difference. Cushioned shoes don't do it for me.

Jenn

Of course. For myself, I have very high arches and very narrow feet. (Oh how
I wish my body was built like my feet - 8 1/2 AA -...long and narrow, I'd be
a super model!!), so I need to have the best shoe for that. I also never buy
my shoes at a regular sports store. I go to a running store to buy running
shoes. And yes, they are expensive, but well worth it.

Martha

"JMA" wrote in message
...

"DrLith" wrote in message
...

"JMA" wrote in message
...
INVEST IN GOOD SHOES
from a
running shop that can diagnose your gait and recommend appropriate
models. 5
miles a week in crappy shoes isn't likely to hurt you. 15 miles a
week can.

I couldn't agree with this piece of advice more! (not that the other
things were off because they weren't) It's amazing how critical the
right shoes are for avoiding injury.

A lot of people also make the mistake of thinking that "expensive shoes"
=
"better shoes." Well, more expensive shoes are "better," but they're
better
for different things. Some people have problems with knee or ankle
soreness
related to overpronation. If no one tells them they should try
"stability"
or "motion control" shoes, they go out and buy the cushiest $100
cushioning
Nikes they can find in hopes of correcting the problem and wind up
making
things worse.

I agree with that too. I bought some motion control shoes and it made a
world of difference. Cushioned shoes don't do it for me.

Jenn

Of course. For myself, I have very high arches and very narrow feet. (Oh how
I wish my body was built like my feet - 8 1/2 AA -...long and narrow, I'd be
a super model!!), so I need to have the best shoe for that. I also never buy
my shoes at a regular sports store. I go to a running store to buy running
shoes. And yes, they are expensive, but well worth it.

Martha