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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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Forget ‘Fish Pedicures’
You’ve likely seen videos of fish pedicures or seen signs advertising them the last time you were abroad. Kim Kardashian famously got one in Greece, screeching on camera while tiny fish nibbled the dead skin off her feet. The idea is familiar to Australian audiences, but not as commonplace in our daily lives — fish…
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How to Exercise All Those Little Muscles in Your Feet That You Forgot (and Why You Should)
It’s easy to exercise the muscles you can see — your biceps, your quads — but there are more muscles in your body than just the big ones. We’ve talked before about the muscles in your hands and forearms, which help to give you a strong grip, and today I’d like to bring your attention…