The start of a new year can mean new resolutions for better health. With gyms being closed, some people have opted to workout from the comfort of their homes. However, it is important to remember that even when at home, it is vital to be wearing proper footwear.
If you haven’t done much exercise throughout the pandemic, don’t be surprised if your feet start hurting a few weeks after getting back to the gym. If you’ve been sitting lots, the plantar fascia on the bottom of your feet might have shortened. When you start running again or lifting heavy weights, the fascia won’t have the same elastic properties as it did previously, so it may start to pull or tear more easily.
Injury prevention is critical as you get back into a new workout routine! Here are a few key tips to keep you and your feet happy
Warm up Light stretching and starting slow allows your body to get the blood moving
Wear properly fitting footwear Ensure the shoes are the right length and width, as well as the right shoe for the activity
Start low and slow If you want to start running, try a “Couch to 5K” program rather than trying to run as far as you can
Hydrate Make sure you replenish your body with fluids
Cool down Follow your activity with a slow walk and some stretches to help clear out the lactic acid in the muscles
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Still sore? Call to book an assessment with our Certified Pedorthist’s so we can help decrease pain and get you back to your routine!!
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