Read This Before Buying Those Shoes!!
Ready to hit the road, track, or trail? Before you lace up and take off, there’s a crucial decision to make. What shoes to wear? Just like choosing the right tool for a job, selecting the perfect pair of running shoes can greatly impact your performance and comfort. From cushioned giants that eat up the miles to featherlight speed demons built for bursts of velocity, the world of running shoes is as varied as the terrains they conquer. As companies continue to diversify their selections, fit and style may not be the most useful of metrics anymore. Today, I’ll dive into some of the nuts and bolts of modern shoe design and, hopefully, provide you with a bit of clarity you can take to your local shop in order to make a more informed choice. First a breakdown of the shoe itself for clarity going forward. The fabric part covering your
I Can’t Do That!!…..Can’t I???
You CAN get muddy, but it’s ok if you don’t want to When it comes to engaging in activities meant to improve our health and fitness, our relationship with the phrase, “I can’t do that.” becomes significant. Like many of our favorite swear words, “I can’t” can have many different meanings and implications both positive and negative. Today I want you to explore 5 ways on how using it can be key towards either making progress on your goals, or keeping you stuck to your couch. Physical Limitations vs. Self-Limiting Beliefs: The first key distinction lies in the origin of the statement. “I can’t” can stem from either genuine physical limitations or self-limiting beliefs. Understanding the source of this phrase is essential to distinguish between when it’s a sign of a true limitation or simply a mental barrier we impose on ourselves. True limitations generally fall into 2 categories: physical
Is Something Actually Better than Nothing??
A common question I get asked or see online is some variation of, “I’m super busy with work/kids/sports/other obligations…So I don’t have a lot of time to workout. How can I work on my fitness without much time?” It’s a completely valid question and one that, I too, struggle with sometimes. Life gets in the way of our best laid plans and the first thing you have to do is respect that. Give some credit to the physical and mental energy these other tasks and challenges take from you and don’t try to ‘power through’ it so much. I recently was discussing this with a client and they were afraid that with all that was going on, making the progress they desired seemed pointless since they couldn’t devote the full time to their original plan. In this position, which we all can find ourselves in, one has essentially three options.