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Considering the benefits of exercise, a pair of running shoes and some resistance bands could go a long way. Those two small purchases helped me get in shape fa

by bmajz 13y ago

Considering the benefits of exercise, a pair of running shoes and some resistance bands could go a long way. Those two small purchases helped me get in shape faster than any gym membership that I had in the past. That said, everybody's exercise preferences are different so get whatever you need to become active.

kzisme 13y ago
Have you ever dealt with shin splints if so, how?
- bmajz 13y ago
  I have. Actually, that was the major problem I had with running until recently. This breaks the $100 rule but these shoes really made life easier for me: http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-kayano-19-neon-green-lightning http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-kayano-19-neon-green-lightni... Paired with some Dr. Scholl's sports gel inserts and a very slow rate of increase in distance and I was able to get to the 5K level. I always denounced expensive shoes as heavily marked up brand mongering, but at least for athletic performance you really get what you pay for. I would recommend hitting up a real shoe store and getting fitted with the right shoes by a pro.
  - kzisme 13y ago
    I also agree with spending decent chunks of change in shoes, beds, and anywhere else you spend a large portion of your time. I'm trying to get into some sort of physical shape, but running is challenging to get into for me.
    - bmajz 13y ago
      If you have access to a recumbent bike or elliptical, doing HIIT can be quite effective. It's done wonders for me. I actually started getting in shape with the basic cardio routine from Power 90. It's really easy to do anywhere and does a pretty good job of working up a sweat. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VEVVIA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VEVVIA Stick with it and hopefully you'll find something that works for you!
- throwaway62772 13y ago
  One thing that has really helped my running has been calf sleeves. Here's an example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G6E291W?pc_redir=1395807977&robot_redir=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G6E291W?pc_redir=1395807977... These aren't the ones I own personally but they seem similar enough. Basically a compression sleve that covers your lower leg. I was running up to 10 miles when I started having shin pain for even less then a mile. Since getting them I'm comfortably back up to usual distances for 10+ miles. I even ran a marathon wearing them. Other then that I have support running shoes (some asics) and orange super feet insoles. Unfortunately combined this probably worked out to 200 but I just went to shorts chalet and bought it all, didn't really look out for the best prices. I run on the road so I think it's pretty hard on my knees but with these three things combined I've had no problems over 6 months of a least 20 total miles a week (normally a 10 and two 5s).

by bmajz 13y ago

kzisme 13y ago

Have you ever dealt with shin splints if so, how?

bmajz 13y ago
I have. Actually, that was the major problem I had with running until recently. This breaks the $100 rule but these shoes really made life easier for me: http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-kayano-19-neon-green-lightning http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-kayano-19-neon-green-lightni... Paired with some Dr. Scholl's sports gel inserts and a very slow rate of increase in distance and I was able to get to the 5K level. I always denounced expensive shoes as heavily marked up brand mongering, but at least for athletic performance you really get what you pay for. I would recommend hitting up a real shoe store and getting fitted with the right shoes by a pro.
- kzisme 13y ago
  I also agree with spending decent chunks of change in shoes, beds, and anywhere else you spend a large portion of your time. I'm trying to get into some sort of physical shape, but running is challenging to get into for me.
  - bmajz 13y ago
    If you have access to a recumbent bike or elliptical, doing HIIT can be quite effective. It's done wonders for me. I actually started getting in shape with the basic cardio routine from Power 90. It's really easy to do anywhere and does a pretty good job of working up a sweat. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VEVVIA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VEVVIA Stick with it and hopefully you'll find something that works for you!
throwaway62772 13y ago
One thing that has really helped my running has been calf sleeves. Here's an example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G6E291W?pc_redir=1395807977&robot_redir=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G6E291W?pc_redir=1395807977... These aren't the ones I own personally but they seem similar enough. Basically a compression sleve that covers your lower leg. I was running up to 10 miles when I started having shin pain for even less then a mile. Since getting them I'm comfortably back up to usual distances for 10+ miles. I even ran a marathon wearing them. Other then that I have support running shoes (some asics) and orange super feet insoles. Unfortunately combined this probably worked out to 200 but I just went to shorts chalet and bought it all, didn't really look out for the best prices. I run on the road so I think it's pretty hard on my knees but with these three things combined I've had no problems over 6 months of a least 20 total miles a week (normally a 10 and two 5s).