When the weather gets warmer, many runners and cyclists start doing their chosen sport more and more of the time and they spend less time indoors at the gym or doing other activities.  We see many injuries from these types of seasonal changes and always recommend that out patients cross train year round in order to stay healthy.  Strength training, trying another activity or sport and even yoga are great options.  Here are some ideas that we are planning to try out this Summer:

Switch Hits from Runners World
This plan suggests that you borrow your workout from other sports like boxing, golf and swimming.

Ways To Beat The Heat from Smooth Fitness Blog  

 These suggests are great for those super hot days when exercise outside is dangerous.  They suggest group fitness classes and even exercise videos.

Do you have any favorite ways to cross train?  Share them with us on our FACEBOOK page!  

It's an unwelcome fact that warm weather lovers don't want to hear: your favorite pair of flip-flops is bad for your health. The health of your feet, that is.

 

A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) found that 50 percent of Americans have experienced foot pain or discomfort at some point. Improper footwear is often a chief cause of this pain, and many types of flip-flops can directly cause foot problems due to lack of support and other factors.      

"During the warmer months of the year, many podiatrists treat a greater number of foot problems that can be traced back to wearing flip-flops," said Michael King, DPM, president of APMA. "However, people don't have to give up wearing this type of footwear altogether. There are certain types of flip-flops that offer a superior amount of stability and support than others."

Looking to avoid a flip-flop fiasco?

VIEW THIS VIDEO FOR HELPFUL FLIP FLOP TIPS!