Are Your Shoes Expired?

How long have you been wearing the same shoes to the gym or to workout? Chances are if you have not changed your shoes within a year, you are way overdue for a new pair. Worn out shoes that are not replaced properly will wreak havoc on your legs and joints. Shoes lose their shock absorption, cushioning and stability over time. Inadequate cushioning and support will set you up to have knee problems, shin splints, or other joint issues in the long run.  Also failure to replace your shoes can lead to overuse injuries, so the best thing to do is to replace your shoes when their worn out.  

So how often should you replace your shoes? Well the general guideline is approximately 350 to 500 miles. This number is also contingent on body weight, frequency of use, and the surface you workout on. Mark on your calendar when you purchase a new pair of tennis shoes and be cognizant of how often you use them. Pay attention to how you feel in your shoes. For instance, If you feel your shoes are lacking support or your getting shin splints more often, these could be a signs of old shoes. Try twisting the shoe, if it twists really easily that could also be a sign.  Finally, do a comparison of your recent shoe to a newer pair.  If you think the newer ones offers better support more than likely you need to replace your old shoes. 

Now use this knowledge the best way you see fit. The more you know, the better decisions you will make in the long run. Again be wise and toss out those old shoes. 

-B. 

Certified Personal Trainer 

http://www.bfithouston.com

 

 

 

 

 

The Missing Element…

Could you be missing out on the most simple thing to assist you with your weight loss goals? That simple but yet powerful element of I am speaking of is WATER!!!

Water makes up about 75% of your body and is vital our existence. It is crucial for cellular function at every level in the body. That lovely lean muscle we work at gaining in leui of fat, is predominantly water. When the muscles are adequately hydrated, the muscles look toned and it increases your body’s ability to burn fat. This is a win-win situation here.

You must understand that weight loss can not occur unless you drink a sufficient amount of water. Drinking water throughout the day, keeps you hydrated and alert.   Make it a habit  at every meal. Sometimes, when you think you are hungry, it simply the body wanting and craving water. Water helps to suppress the appetite and blunts cravings.

Personally, I would say 99% percent of the time water is my drink of choice. I am always armed and ready with my water bottles like I am going to combat. I am serious about my water intake. I prefer to eat my calories rather than waste them away drinking some sugary liquid that is not good for me. It is a part of who I am and when I don’t have it, I know something is missing. My water bottle is never far away.

Losing weight and maintaining weight loss depends on adequate hydration.Try drinking more than the recommended 8 cups a day. I always advise my clients to take their body weight and divide it by 2. I tell them this is the amount of water in (oz ) to aim at drinking each day, if not more.

Now I can understand if you want something fancier than plain old water. Try the following to perk up you water and make it refreshing.

• Add strawberries
• Slices of lemon or lime
• Peppermint leaves
• Slices of cucumber

You can be creative without adding or creating extra calories. Give it try, no excuses. So drink up… Cheers!

Created for a Purpose

Do you know that you were created for a specific purpose? Your personality, your dreams, goals, etc are all tied into what you were created to do. Have you tapped in to it? Your purpose can be found by tuning into your passion. Use it as a GPS to guide you to what you were destined to do. I believe we will never truly be satisfied until we are working in the area we were created to work in. Fulfillment comes once you are working in an area you love. Now I am hoping you are not thinking life will be easy and smooth sailing once you figure it out. Challenges and obstacles will still come, but they will be much easier to travail when your flourishing in your calling. So use your internal GPS and find what you were destined to do. You will be so happy you did.