Tips
S-T-R-E-T-C-H
Stretching is an important component of any physical activity,
here are some tips for stretching success
- Warm up before stretching by walking or marching in place for
2-5 minutes – never stretch cold muscles.
- Stretch slowly and gently - never bounce.
- Stretch only to your comfortable limits and hold for 15-30 seconds
– never force it.
- Breathe slowly and deeply to enhance the stretch.
- Stretch daily to maximize flexibility
Shoes, making the right choice.
- Choose an athletic-shoe store or specialty store with a large
inventory. They will have a variety of sizes available.
- Try to get fitted for footwear at the end of the day, when foot
size is at its maximum. It is not unusual for an individual’s
foot to increase one-half a shoe size during the course of a single
day.
- Allow 1/2 inch, or the width of your index finger, between the
end of your longest toe and the end of the shoe. If one foot is
larger than the other, buy the larger size.
- The shoe should be as wide as possible across the forefoot without
allowing slippage in the heel. If the shoe has variable-width
lacing, experiment with the narrow and wide eyelets to achieve
a custom fit.
Source: American Council on Exercise |
