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It’s Fine, You Can Lift Weights in Running Shoes
Maybe this is just me being Extremely Online, but whenever I see someone squatting in running shoes, a comment section goes off in my head. “Ditch the shoes!” “You’ll hurt yourself!” “You don’t want cushions under your feet when there’s a heavy bar on your back!” There’s some truth behind those knee-jerk reactions; when squatting…
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What Is Heel-Toe Drop, and Does It Matter for Runners?
We’ve previously written about why people shouldn’t overthink their running shoes. At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoe fit could make the difference between lacing up for a run and staying home.
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How to Estimate Distance Using Just Your Thumb
One of the most frustrating hobbies I ever took up was archery, but not because it’s hard to hit a target on the wall (it is, but I got pretty good at that). My problem was that one of the popular ways to go out and have fun with archery was to do “3D shoots,”…
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What’s the Difference Between Flexibility and Mobility (and Why Should You Care)?
Flexibility used to be a simple concept to understand: if you can do the splits or touch your hands behind your shoulder blades, you’re flexible. And if you’re not flexible, you have to do some stretches. But in recent years, the term mobility has become more popular, and it doesn’t mean exactly the same thing.