Tips to keep you healthy and moving!

Life these days has been different to say the least. But one thing that’s remained constant, and maybe even more important than ever, is people getting out for runs and walks. For some it’s about fitness and others it’s about mental health. No matter your reasoning, we’re here to help! Here are some tips to help keep you healthy and moving. 

Proper Footwear:

A key component to help prevent certain types of injury and stay comfortable while running and walking is proper footwear. And a good thing for you is we know just the place to find your perfect shoe. 

While working with you to find the right shoe, we’ll ask you about past injuries, goals you have, foot shape, types of exercise you participate in and even shoes you’ve worn in the past. 

Feel free to give us a call and we’ll go through a virtual fitting with you. We’ll do our best to match you up with the best shoe for you.

Medical ‘Night’ Partners:

Super Jock ’n Jill has been hosting medical nights in our stores for over 24 years. Physical Therapists, Massage Practitioners, Doctors, and more come in to the store to answer questions about injury prevention and training. Below are three of our friends sharing helpful tips to avoid injury.

Virtual PT Screening: Izette Swan, owner of Real Rehab PT, is offering free 20 minute telehealth screenings to answer questions, perform movement screens and share exercises to help keep you healthy. Give them a call at (206) 706-7500. 

Strength Exercises: Dave Self, owner of Magnolia Physical Therapy, shares three simple exercises to reduce the risk of injury as you increase your running and walking load. 

Stretching: Rehab United Seattle specializes in treating runners (and walkers) and running related injuries. Kelly Vanhove, Clinic Director at Rehab United, takes you through some dynamic stretches to perform before your activity begins. It’s also important to incorporate some static stretching after your activity to cool your body down. 

Now you’re ready to get moving (or stay moving injury free)! When you begin running or walking for the first time, begin where your fitness is currently at. As your body begins to get comfortable and stronger, you can begin adding more to your routine. It might be adding five more minutes to your walk or some internal training to your runs. Progressing in steps will help get you to your goal. 

Happy Running and Walking!