Common Skateboarding Injuries Ollies and kickflips and wallrides, oh my! Skateboarders have extensive lists of tricks in their back pockets. All of these tricks can lead to harsh impact and overuse, which can in turn lead to various types of foot injuries. Fractures (broken ankles, broken toes, and injured heels) can be the result of bad …
What Does It Mean To “Close Your Rings?” The Apple Watch tracks a person’s activity in three different ways: active calories burned, time exercised, and time standing up. The Move ring focuses on calories burned; each person will have a calorie goal specific to their body and activity levels. Once someone reaches their calories burned goal, their …
For most companies, 2022 made its debut with a host of challenges, some new, some just amplified, that have made allocating funds feel more like an auction block than a spreadsheet. Which need is screaming the loudest? When staffing shortages, supply chain delays, new hiring standards, employee health costs, and changing rules in the online …
You got your insoles and put them in your shoes but not all insoles are created equal and you might have run into a problem with the brand you purchased… your insoles are slipping when you walk. It’s really difficult to keep moving if your insoles are slipping. Here are some ways to make sure …
No matter your ability level, there are great running events coming up in 2022 all over the United States and beyond. Let’s take a look at 10 of them! BEAT BEETHOVEN 5K: Are you a runner with a love for classical music? Head to Fairbanks, Alaska for the Beat Beethoven 5K . The race is held on …
Standing and walking on hard surfaces for long periods of time can lead to injuries, discomfort, and fatigue. That’s why a lot of people turn to safety shoes and work boots to provide comfort and support. A pair of work boots is the only thing that stands between workers’ feet and hard surfaces, so workers are …
If you’re looking to move to a city that’s easily walkable, a walk score is an important metric to pay attention to. It takes into account the proximity of business areas to residential areas as well as the infrastructure available in the city to accommodate pedestrians. Walk Score ranks major US cities by walkability; below is a …
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to set intentions for the upcoming year and make positive changes in our lives, but it can be all too easy to lose motivation and give up on our resolutions as the year goes on. Sound familiar? Don’t despair! Just because we’re a few weeks into the New Year …
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Hiking in the winter can be a magical experience. The snow-covered landscapes and crisp, cold air make for a truly invigorating outdoor adventure, but it presents unique challenges, and can be risky if you’re not properly prepared. Here are some tips to help you have a safe and rewarding winter hike. Bring the Right Clothing Dressing in layers is crucial …
What is Overpronation? Our feet are complex structures which means that there are a lot of possible things that can go wrong. From high arches to hammer toes, the list of foot ailments is staggering. One of the most common issues that people run into is called overpronation. Overpronation is when the arch of the …