Different exercises require different types of movement and therefore, different types of exercise shoes. Although there are a seemingly limitless number of different designs available, many athletic shoes are designed with fashion in mind, rather than as protection for your feet. In order to exercise safely and effectively you need to wear appropriate shoes. Here are four expert suggestions for choosing the right exercise shoes:
1) Walking shoes— these should have sturdy soles in order to absorb the wear and tear of walking on pavement and other rough surfaces. The soles should also provide good support for your arches.
2) Running shoes— the best shoes have rigid heel support and flexible fronts which will allow the feet to bend. Some styles provide elevated heels which absorb much of the impact of the feet when they hit the ground.
3) Aerobic shoes— these shoes must be designed for activities that require movement in different directions. They need to have a strong pad underneath the ball of the foot and material that will accommodate the heel so that it is not held rigid. Aerobic shoes should also be lightweight and have flexible soles.
4) Tennis shoes— since the foot moves in all directions during tennis, the best shoes are designed to provide maximum grip on the playing surface. The upper sole should also be cushioned for added protection.
Each Mile You Walk Adds 21 Minutes To Your Life
According to a theoretical model developed by the Rand Corporation, you can add several years to your life by walking for fitness. Each additional mile walked by a sedentary person will add 21 minutes to his or her life, or an extra year of living for 25,028 miles, according to the Rand Corporation’s theoretical model.
People who plan to take up jogging for fitness are advised to build up to it gradually. You can do that by walking until you can cover two miles with no discomfort. Then you can begin alternating between walking and jogging in 100 to 150-yard stretches. As you begin to build up your endurance, you should increase the distance you jog until you are running exclusively. Your goal should be at least 3 or 4 twenty-minute runs a week.
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