Running is one of the most common exercises performed by people who want to get fitter or maintain good health. However, this category of people divides into those who love running outdoors and those who would never give up on running on their treadmill. Despite the two activities being the same, the use of a…
Sometimes, even if you are a very diligent runner, you can get crippling hip and knee pain that slowly takes over and becomes too unbearable to even walk on. You may have tried all the stretches, put ice on the sore knee joint, or even rested for weeks, and yet the knee pain always comes…
Are You Worried That Your Running Shoes Might Cause Sciatica? For approximately 40 to 50 million people in the United States, running is a primary exercise (1) and fifty percent of them suffer from a significant injury due to running during their life (2). Although some of them are traumatic, most are the result of…
Introduction We all have opinions when it comes to wearing shoes. Whether you’re selecting the right shoe for an outfit, a night out, a work event, or some type of physical activity, picking out a new pair of shoes is a big event. When it comes to running shoes, every runner has their own opinion…
It’s a question that has been debated for years – can the right running shoe make you a faster runner? Some people swear by them, while others think they are nothing more than a waste of money. Some even prefer to stay all-natural, preferring barefoot running. So which is it – do running shoes help…
Should You Run When It’s Hot? Running in the heat benefits your body in a variety of ways. It’s an effective way to burn calories, strengthen muscles, expand blood plasma volume, and improve endurance. But if you run in the heat without adequate hydration and proper electrolyte replacement, you could put yourself at risk for…
It’s long been believed that running promotes positive health. Studies have even shown that running is beneficial to both your physical and mental health, and it is a well-known fact that running can be good for your health. But did you know that it’s very possible that runners may live longer than people who do…
Everyone probably has a running shoe, whether road or trail running shoes. But not everyone possesses hiking boots, as hiking isn’t as popular as other outdoor activities like running. Well, if you are planning to go for a hike and you don’t have hiking shoes or hiking boots, you definitely won’t help but wonder whether…
