| NATURE WALKS |
Nature Walks For The Whole Family -
Choosing the Right Outdoor Footwear
Nature walking, also called trail walking or gentle hiking, can be a fun and relaxing activity for the whole family.
If one of your new year's resolutions was to exercise and another to spend more time with your children, why not combine the two? Gyms may be wonderful places to intensively tone a particularly body part or slip in a quick workout at lunchtime, but for exercising the mind as well as the body, the benefits of spending time in nature cannot be over-stated. A nature walk at your local campground, national park, or preserve is an easy way to add variety to your weekly exercise routine. Recent psychology studies have shown that spending time in nature can not only reduce stress, but also improve mental functions such as memory.
So, are you ready to get outside?
HealthyFeetStore.com Blog will help you pick the right outdoor footwear to ensure that you and your children's feet stay healthy and free from foot pain. |
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| HAPPY NEW YEAR! |
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The first month of the new year is almost over; have you started on your new year's resolutions yet?
If your new year's resolutions were to get in shape, get out into nature, or spend more quality time with your family, then this month's Footnotes will be right up your alley. We hope that all our Footnotes readers will make an effort to be more active in the New Year. Anyone who has suffered a serious foot injury knows that being ambulatory is a precious gift. Walking, running, hiking, and other activities that keep your legs in motion are all excellent ways to improve your lower body circulation, lower your blood pressure, and ensure you preserve your mobility for many years to come. Happy trails to all Footnotes readers in 2009 and beyond! |
| SALE & CLEARANCE |
When PG Lite invented the incredibly comfortable, orthotic friendly Alegria Clog the response from customers was absolutely phenomenal. The excitement was tangible. Everyone wanted a pair!
Now in the Alegria's second year, to keep things fresh PG Lite is discontinuing several of the original Alegria colors to make room for new styles which we know we will love just as much. The new styles will be up on the site in just a few short months.
We miss the old clogs already, but we're excited to offer select styles of the normally $95.97 PG Lite Alegria at a closeout discount price of $69.97, a savings of almost $30.00.
We only have limited stocks of the discontinued styles, so make sure you act quickly. Once they're gone they're gone forever. Be sure to tell your friends about this amazing offer!
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| CHOOSING AN ATHLETIC SHOE |
Choosing an Athletic Shoe - Motion Control, Stability, & Neutral Cushioned Shoes Deconstructed
When looking for the perfect athletic shoe fit it is important not only to consider the width and size of the  shoe, but also the type of shoe you will need to be comfortable and prevent injury. The first question to ask yourself is what activity you'll be engaging in. Will you be primarily running or walking? Running, particularly on pavement, requires a shoe with a greater amount of shock absorption because a runner's foot hits the ground from a higher altitude than a walker's foot. Walkers may require a more flexible topsole than runners in order to not interfere with the rolling heel to toe motion; however, many running with  problem ankles prefer to wear running shoes for greater injury prevention when they walk. For a discussion of whether you should wear a walking shoe or a running shoe during fitness walking read "Walking Shoes Vs. Running Shoes - A Walker's Dilemma - Why It Makes a Difference".
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