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BODIES Advice for not abandoning your fitness resolutions
September.
You have finally decided to stop postponing from your wish list to start what they call
running
.
Start at the base:
with an easy jog
.
Overnight you are not going to run 10 kilometers or prepare for a marathon.
But if you get the best,
start now
, little by little you can set higher goals.
So do not neglect the process, as it will determine the results.
Asics has launched shoes like the Metaspeed, the Novablast or the Magic Speed for running.
First of all you have to
get the necessary equipment
.
Remember that running is one of the most effective exercises to lose weight, but also one of the ones that generates the most impact on our joints.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SNEAKERS
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The type of footwear that we are going to wear is one of the fundamental decisions.
Sports companies such as
Asics, Nike, Under Armour, Hoka, Adidas
and many others bring technology to shoes to improve
performance, stability, comfort and minimize injuries
.
However, many times we get carried away by issues such as design, the latest novelty or price before thinking about how we are going to get the product in question or if it suits our needs.
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Precisely in
specialized sports boutiques they
have professional athletes for this advice.
Runners who know what they are talking about and who test the product on their outings.
One of the best known in Madrid, for example, is Bikila, which has been satisfying runners with top-level advice since 1988 and has 14 stores throughout Spain.
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Also in the spaces of the big firms, such as the Asics store in Concha Espina, in the vicinity of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, they specialize in the
much-needed study of the footprint.
Even El Corte Inglés in its sports floor has exhaustive advice so as not to get lost in this decision.
DECALOGUE TO SELECT YOUR MODEL
Even today you can have your shoes in just one day at home with the click of a button.
If that is your case and you want to choose without making a mistake, pay attention to the advice of Emma Kirk-Odunubi.
The ambassador of the firm Under Armour, footwear consultant and
run coach
has prepared a decalogue for the readers of EL MUNDO ZEN where she details
what we should look for when selecting a good running shoe.
Pay attention to point number two, where almost all of us fall or have fallen at some point.
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Be sure to do a
gait analysis.
A piece of advice on the importance of the tread, which will determine the affinity with the shoe.
“This process is about someone evaluating your movement/running style and being able to identify the right running shoe for you. This can be done at specialty
running
stores or big name brands,” he explains.
Don't choose your sneakers based on color.
Who has not sinned from it?
But remember that they are not sneakers to combine with your jeans.
"Yes, I know, black is great and I know you have favorite colors. But that's not the reason to choose a shoe, don't let it influence your decision. The important thing is that the shoe fits well and works as well as possible With your body".
Do not let yourself be guided by others.
In these outside opinions we refer to non-specialists, obviously.
"Just because your friend or partner likes a particular shoe doesn't mean it's the right one for you. If you wear reading glasses, you don't just ask your friends what glasses they have and they give you a carbon copy, right? No. You take an eye test, they adjust the lenses to your vision and then you choose the frame. The same should apply to running shoes, "slides the expert.
When you stand up, make sure
you have a few fingers width
left on the toe of the shoe.
That is, choose one or two more numbers than you usually use.
"This will leave enough room for your feet to spread out when running (this happens to a lot of people when they run for more than an hour). It also helps save your toenails from getting blisters on the ends of your toes or even split your nails".
Comfort is the key.
Ultimately, feeling comfortable is everything.
"No matter how good a shoe may scientifically appear on the treadmill or align with people's running form, comfort should be the primary reason for choosing the shoe," says the
run coach
.
It has to fit you like a glove.
Asphalt shoes and
trail
shoes are different.
Decide before you buy your shoes
what they are
predominantly going to be used for.
"Road shoes and
trail
shoes have different outsole traction and different types of cushioning. Think about what type of shoe you're looking for," says Emma Kirk-Odunubi.
Running in a
highly cushioned
shoe is not best for everyone.
"Cushioning is important for your joints and body, and many of the top brands on the market make excellent cushioned running shoes. However, the focus should be
on the type of cushioning
, if you need cushioning more like a pillow or trampoline-type cushioning. Most need a mix of the two, but your gait analysis should tell you more definitively."
Not everyone needs to run in
a stability
shoe: "It's different to have a supportive shoe than it is to need stability in the shoe. Again gait analysis will determine if you need a neutral shoe or a shoe with a stability system. All [emphasizes] shoes should support your foot if the shape of the shoe is correct."
The most expensive shoe
is not necessarily the best for you.
Price doesn't have to mean better.
"The best will be the shoe that is most correct for your shape and the one that has the best fit in general. The ideal fit is one that is firm around the foot, with room to move the toes and a secure hold on the heel," reveals the specialist.
The
right socks
will make your footwear even better.
Lastly, the right sock can put the finishing touch on your shoes.
"A running-specific sock will make you much less likely to get shoe blisters and will also be hygienic for you along with the breathability of a shoe."
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