Clockwise L to R: Saucony Women's Running Shoes, Asics Gel-Nimbus 11, Nike Women's Air Max
Pregnant Feet:
Your body's center of mass shifts during pregnancy, so you need a shoe with a broad base for more support like the stable ASICS Women's GEL-3010.
Foot and ankle swelling will occur, so don't be afraid to go up a size or width for optimum comfort during your workout. New Balance offers the largest range of sizes and widths when it comes to running shoes.
Beware of wellness shoes! Sketchers Shape-ups, Fit Flops, and Reebok EasyTone sound like a good idea since they tone the butt and thighs, but the negative heel technology counteracts the body's natural movement (causing the tone). With pregnancy already altering your body's natural gait, this can cause lower back pain and knock you off balance. Save these for post-pregnancy stroller walks!
We all have our excuses not to exercise. They are foolproof, they are rock solid, and they can keep us from getting our much needed sweat on. So today, let’s forget the excuses and step it up with fit feet – running, after all, is one of the easiest, cheapest (FREE!) and healthiest ways to burn some calories and get your heart rate up. To help get you going, we’ve picked our top running shoes, socks, and where to find them, so all you have to do is lace up and walk out the door.
Overpronators - If you tend to roll your feet inward when your run or have flat feet you'll love the Saucony Grid Stabil. This supportive shoes features a combination of cushioning and stability, and its open mesh keeps your feet from overheating.
Underpronators - If your foot rolls outward when you run or if you have high arches try the Women's Nike Air Max. These bad boys have cushioning and a stable base, with breathable mesh to keep those feet happy.
Neutral Runners - If you're one of the lucky few who hit the ground with the middle of your foot, congrats! You have a world of shoes at your feet, but you won't go wrong with the ASICS Women's GEL-Nimbus. With a loyal fan base, these shoes are cushioned, super shock absorbers, and they're lightweight.
SOCKS - The right socks will prevent blisters, cramping, and keep your feet from getting things like Athlete's foot (need we say more?).
Gym - New Balance Combed Cotton Liner Socks are a great option for cotton lovers. These cotton/poly blend socks have a bottom layer of cushioning to help absorb the jolts from the stair climber or your turbo kickboxing class.
Road - Before you lace up, slip on a pair of The North Face Women's Hiking Socks. A "spider web" stitch cradles your arch and a knit across the top of the foot adds some extra padding for those miles of open road.
Sport stores like Road Runner offer free analysis of your feet and running stance to get you in the right shoes.
Fit Feet!
Foot and ankle swelling will occur, so don't be afraid to go up a size or width for optimum comfort during your workout. New Balance offers the largest range of sizes and widths when it comes to running shoes.
Beware of wellness shoes! Sketchers Shape-ups, Fit Flops, and Reebok EasyTone sound like a good idea since they tone the butt and thighs, but the negative heel technology counteracts the body's natural movement (causing the tone). With pregnancy already altering your body's natural gait, this can cause lower back pain and knock you off balance. Save these for post-pregnancy stroller walks!
We all have our excuses not to exercise. They are foolproof, they are rock solid, and they can keep us from getting our much needed sweat on. So today, let’s forget the excuses and step it up with fit feet – running, after all, is one of the easiest, cheapest (FREE!) and healthiest ways to burn some calories and get your heart rate up. To help get you going, we’ve picked our top running shoes, socks, and where to find them, so all you have to do is lace up and walk out the door.
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SOCKS - The right socks will prevent blisters, cramping, and keep your feet from getting things like Athlete's foot (need we say more?).