why most running shoes are bad for you

Running shoes most often alter the way your foot hits the ground.  As soon as you change your natural connection to the earth, you take away from optimal function.  The thicker the shoes, the less you feel the earth.  Another problem that most running shoes create is that they put you on a constant decline.  With an elevated heel you have to compensate your entire posture to remain upright.  Every joint has to change its position.  One example is that you end up with an increased lumbar lordosis (curve in the low back).  Posture begins in the feet.  The foot was made to contact the ground and provide feedback. In many other marketing strategies, fear is used to make people think that they need new technology to be at their best.  Don't believe the hype

baby steps

It is much easier to start small when you begin exercising.  The body needs time to adapt to anything new.  If you are starting an exercise program, go easy on yourself and increase gradually.  Give yourself time to adjust and make it enjoyable!

if you workout, enjoy it

Stop stressing about fitness!  Whatever you do for physical activity should be fun!

post workout

It can be normal to feel a little agitated after working out and you might not be hungry right away.  Give yourself a few minutes to cool down when you finish exercising.

what's your favorite back exercise

Deadlifts, pull ups, pull downs?  Lately I've been hooked on the horizontal pull ups.  These are the ones where you use rings or some sort of suspension trainer with your feet on the floor, knees bent and upper body parallel to the floor.  They are a great way to work your mid back