Taking it to the next level...
To overcome plateaus in your weight management program, it is strongly recommended that you "move your body everyday." Do some type of activity: stretch, walk, lift weights, golf, tennis...something everyday!
Stretching your achilles tendon...
Eric Heiden, world famous gold medalist Olympian and Orthopedic Surgeon, suggests, if you do anything, stretch your Achilles' tendon. Achilles tendonitis is the most common overuse injury of the lower leg. To prevent injury, do lower body weight training and wear "motion-control" shoes that stabilize inward foot movement.
Train your brain...
The brain, like muscles, atrophies if unused. If exercised regularly (e.g., reading, interacting with others, etc.), your chances of maintaining an enhanced zest for life will be greatly improved.
Drink, Drink, Drink...
By the time you are thirsty, you have already lost 2% body weight, this leads to decreased performance and subsequently, lack of energy. Be sure to drink plenty of water before and after your workout.
Get a better fit from your fitness shoe...
Put the shoe on, point your toes up and tap your heel on the ground. This will settle your heel into the heel bed for the snuggest fit. Begin tightening laces at your toe area and work up to the ends of the laces to ensure an even amount of pull around your foot. But don't pull too tight!
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