Happy Spring!
Did you know that you are suppose change out your athletic shoes every 300 to 400 miles? I was watching a shoe show and heard that information. I bought my last cross-training shoes about a year ago. They are still in pretty good condition; but I needed to get a new pair. I tried on a several pairs at DSW and narrowed my selection down to two choices. A Reebok FlexFrame and a NIKE cross trainer. When I tried on the NIKEs and it felt unstructured. I would describe this shoe as a good shoe for running or walking. The Reebok shoe offered more structure support and fit my foot very well. Not to mention the shoe looks pretty rad!
I made my decision and purchased the Reeboks. As soon as I bought the shoes home, I wanted to see how they fit working out with a FIRM video.
My shoes have to be comfortable when I work out with weights or do Zumba.
The picture below of me doing a lunge with weights. It felt good because my Reeboks made me feel grounded and secure in my move. Form is everything and when I have a great shoe the move is easy and I get a better workout.
The Reeboks were great when lifting weights overhead. I could move my toes around in the shoes, the toe bed didn’t feel tight.
Lastly, I did my side lunge weight lift routine and it was a good feeling because I wasn’t thinking about my feet.
Tips for finding a good athletic show
1. Fit! Fit! Fit! Get the correct size. You don’t want to be in a shoe that is too big or too show. You feet will be hurting for sure. Make sure you can wiggle your toes in your shoes. If you can’t wiggle your toes they are too tight. Also, a shoe that is too big can cause problems with your feet too.
2. You will walk around in the store to see if the shoe is a good you. Do some three-knee repeaters, or leg lifts and see how the shoe feels. I know you make look funny; but your the one working out in them so get what you want.
3. Make sure it’s the right type of shoe. Are you running? Are you walking? Do you dance and do aerobics? Know the right type of shoe for your fitness regime.
4. Design and Color. Get a color that you really like. For me, I don’t like an all white shoe. It needs to be a bright color. But get what you like and want, not just because it happens to be on clearance.
This post is linked with Visible Monday!
You are in amazing physical shape. What a figure you have. I have to say I’m inspired by your post. I am beginning a new lifestyle 5/1/13, tomorrow. Thank you for your advice on trainers, I evidently need another pair. I found you via Visible Monday.
Barbara
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Thank you Barbara and I am glad you are inspired. Congratulations on beginning a new lifestyle.
I agree with your suggestions about proper fit for exercise sneakers. I just walked my first half-marathon and proper fit is key to helping you walk proper and have perfect support.
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Thanks and congratulations on walking your first half marathon.
Ok, this is getting a bit weird ;).. I use Reebok FlexFrame too and I also do Zumba! Man, what a coincidence! I love the shoes (been using it for over a year) and bougt it when I started my P90X course with my husband.. well, he graduated, I didn’t LOL instead I ended up with back injury! So now down to Pilates, light weights and Zumba! Looking toned there and wish my legs are as tone.. sigh!
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MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
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Wow, that’s is something. Great minds think alike. Every excercise regime is not for everyone so that’s great you found some good workouts with Pliates, light weights and Zumba. I really enjoy Zumba too. Thanks Mrs. C, I work hard to stay toned.