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Sole Mates: Finding Your Perfect Workout Shoe

Sole Mates: FINDING YOUR PERFECT WORKOUT SHOE Whether your idea of a workout is walking, running, going to the gym, or playing a sport, choosing the right pair of workout shoes is crucial to your workout experience. A shoe that comfortably fits your foot can reduce the risk of injury and improve performance, and can help you kick off your next workout on the right foot! Whats Your Foot Type? TIP With a wet foot, step on a sheet of paper and examine your footprint. Low arches (Pronator) You need: Motion control & high stability High arches (Supinator) You need: Cushioning & flexibility Normal arches You need: Stability Whats Your Workout? Running You need: Ample cushioning for maximum overall shock absorption } { } Aerobics You need: Lightweight shoe for extra shock absorption } You need: Stability & flexibility for Sports { absorption movement and less shock Cross training { You need: Flexibility for agility and support } Stay Fit With a Good Fit Timing: Try on shoes in the afternoon or evening for best fit Comfort is key: Don't wait to break your shoes in Wiggle room: Leave about a thumb's width of room between your big toe and tip of the shoe Did you know? 85% of Americans are wearing running shoes that don't fit Average time spent on choosing a running shoe is 10-15 seconds Buyer's Tips: Replace your shoes Average running shoe lasts between 500 after 80-100 350 and 500 miles workout hours Stress Fracture 5% ITBS 12%° The Right Shoe Will Help You Prevent These Runner's Knee Shin Splints 15% 40% Common Injuries Achilles Tendinitis 11% Hamstring Issues 7% Find your next workout shoe at Walking on a Cloud I walkingonacloud.ca Sources: http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=85_wear_running shoes_that_dont_fit_are_you one_of_them http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/how-to-buy-running-shoes-tips-to-treat-your-feet-right http://visual.ly/how-choose-best-cross-training-shoe-you http://www.runnersworld.com/health/big-7-body-breakdowns?page=single http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/take-wet-test-learn-your-foot-type http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/how-to/footwear/pages/selecting-athletic-shoes.aspx

Sole Mates: Finding Your Perfect Workout Shoe

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Whether your idea of a workout is walking, running, going to the gym, or playing a sport, choosing the right pair of workout shoes is crucial to your workout experience. A shoe that comfortably fits y...

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