In previous posts I had discussed how
important working out is in order to achieve your best health. In order to be
comfortable during a workout it is important to have the proper exercise
attire, shoes, and accessories. I have experimented with many different types
of clothes and shoes while running in order to make sure I reach my maximum
potential. The information I will share with you is my own personal opinion and
may not fit to what you would feel comfortable in while exercising.
There are so many different types of shoes
that can be used for different exercises. The most important part of any shoe
is having great support. Without the support you will strain your muscles with
all your body weight being pushed down into your ankles and feet. Finding the
best support for your foot is difficult because we all have different stances
and we distribute our weight on different areas of our feet. I have found that
Nike running shoes work best with the way that I walk and run because I tend to
have more pressure on the front of my foot rather than using my heel. Nike
shoes have thick soles that offer good support and are light enough to not be a
burden on your legs. It is also very important to have the arch of your foot
fully supported because you push off the ground by stretching your arch. If the
arch of your foot isn’t supported you could pull a muscle in your foot or
worse, you could start to lose your arch altogether.
When I first started exercising I
always wore cotton shirts and basketball shorts. These materials are heavy and
absorb sweat, which leaves you smelling terrible. As I learned more about how
my body moves when I work out, I decided to start wearing dry proof materials
and thinner and lighter exercise shorts. These materials helped ease the
terrible smell your body gives off when you sweat. The clothes also keep you
cool and more comfortable as you move in them because they stretch with your
body movements. Sleeveless shirts are nice to wear during the warmer months of
the year but they do chafe underneath your armpits because they rub your skin
with the seam of the shirt. I like to wear lightweight shorts with pockets
because I run and workout with a water bottle. Plus having a place to store
personal items when exercising is always a plus.
Last year I bought an exercise watch
that counts calories, shows the amount of steps I take, the distance I travel
and even a heart-beat monitoring system. When I get back from my run I always
log the information into a notebook for future records. After each month I can
analyze my progress and set a goal for future months.
Join me next week when I discuss how
important music is to your workout.
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