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[penguinz]

2022 getting and staying fit thread!

[BWillie]

Any running people able to give me a recommendation of a place that can properly fit me for running shoes or coach me to improve my gait or stride? I am training for a 5k and around 2.3 mile mark or so my biggest toes in my right foot start to get numb. It doesn't really happen in my left foot. I try to even focus pushing off more on my left foot when I get tired because I notice my shin splints and soreness are worse in my right lower leg.

I just have Hokas I bought off the rack at Dicks. Maybe better fitting shoes or some custom insert would help. I could barely complete my third attempt at running 3.1 miles today in under 30 min. Its my worst time even though its the 3rd time Ive ran it. The first time I ran it I was my fastest at 28:15 and the lowest. The main reason is my body doesn't hold up. I am so awful at running lol

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by SupDock

Absolutely true. If you are 70 and have a hard time with mobility, and then then you have an illness that puts you in the hospital for 10 days? You will take months to regain your prior muscle, and it might never happen.

Squatting is basically standing up, and if you can’t do that, it’s really hard to be independent.

Every one should train squat (getting up out of a chair), Deadlift (picking something up from the floor) and Farmer Carry (carrying uneven loads such as bags of groceries).

By far the most important compound movements.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Any running people able to give me a recommendation of a place that can properly fit me for running shoes or coach me to improve my gait or stride? I am training for a 5k and around 2.3 mile mark or so my biggest toes in my right foot start to get numb. It doesn't really happen in my left foot. I try to even focus pushing off more on my left foot when I get tired because I notice my shin splints and soreness are worse in my right lower leg.

I just have Hokas I bought off the rack at Dicks. Maybe better fitting shoes or some custom insert would help. I could barely complete my third attempt at running 3.1 miles today in under 30 min. Its my worst time even though its the 3rd time Ive ran it. The first time I ran it I was my fastest at 28:15 and the lowest. The main reason is my body doesn't hold up. I am so awful at running lol

Been out of the running game awhile; never even heard of Hokas. If they’re just some generic tennis shoe, chuck them and get a real pair of runners.

You should always replace the stock insoles with something designed for your foot and the type of running you’re going to do. I used to use Greenfeet, don’t know if they’re still considered a good insole, or if there’s significantly better at the same price range. But get some.

It sounds like you’re landing too hard, maybe overpronating/bouncing too much, causing that pain in your shins and toe; but without seeing your stride I’m flat guessing.

If you have a HS nearby with X-C or track team, try to talk with the coach. Maybe he/she could look at your stride.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Been out of the running game awhile; never even heard of Hokas. If they’re just some generic tennis shoe, chuck them and get a real pair of runners.

Hokas are probably the most popular running shoe these days, they certainly aren't generic they are on the pricey side.


BWillie go to a local running shoe store they can likely check your feet and recommend what you need, most of them have some tools they can use to fit you with proper shoes and a treadmill they can check your running form on.

[jdubya]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Every one should train squat (getting up out of a chair), Deadlift (picking something up from the floor) and Farmer Carry (carrying uneven loads such as bags of groceries).

By far the most important compound movements.

Between whatever sets I'm doing with weights, I do 10 or so just bodyweight chair squats. That adds up over a 20-45 minute workout

I would argue that many MDs would agree occasional fasting is a great tool for autophagy

[Titty Meat]

Can anyone explain to me wtf is the point of a hoist machine?

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Can anyone explain to me wtf is the point of a hoist machine?

Hoist is a brand. Not sure what machine you are referring to. Any pictures?

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Been out of the running game awhile; never even heard of Hokas. If they’re just some generic tennis shoe, chuck them and get a real pair of runners.

You should always replace the stock insoles with something designed for your foot and the type of running you’re going to do. I used to use Greenfeet, don’t know if they’re still considered a good insole, or if there’s significantly better at the same price range. But get some.

It sounds like you’re landing too hard, maybe overpronating/bouncing too much, causing that pain in your shins and toe; but without seeing your stride I’m flat guessing.

If you have a HS nearby with X-C or track team, try to talk with the coach. Maybe he/she could look at your stride.

I love HOKAs. Aesthetic and extremely comfortable. But that's me, to each their own.. running shoes to me are always trial and error.

New Balance has some good ones as well.

[Bearcat]

I have a pair of Hokas hiking shoes and they're amazing... I trust the grip on those more than any other pair I've owned, and they're really comfortable.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Can anyone explain to me wtf is the point of a hoist machine?

Engines are really heavy so it helps you pick up things that weigh a lot? Wtf?

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Dang. I have a question. It appears (haven't actually used a tape measure yet) that my left bicep (upper arm) is slightly larger than my right. No idea how that happened or could happen considering how I work out, but how do I fix that?

Figured this out. It wasn't my biceps. It was my left triceps that is bigger than my right. Was looking at my arms in the mirror the other night and saw that I have nearly a full horseshoe in my left triceps, but only about half of one in my right one. Problem solved, lol. (yes, I was flexing)


Weird though, because I do exactly the same number of reps on both sides every time. Now I guess I have to remember to do extra reps on the right for awhile.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Hoist is a brand. Not sure what machine you are referring to. Any pictures?

I'll try to find some my gym has several one is lat pull down, there's also a triceps one, and a chest press one

[-King-]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Any running people able to give me a recommendation of a place that can properly fit me for running shoes or coach me to improve my gait or stride? I am training for a 5k and around 2.3 mile mark or so my biggest toes in my right foot start to get numb. It doesn't really happen in my left foot. I try to even focus pushing off more on my left foot when I get tired because I notice my shin splints and soreness are worse in my right lower leg.

I just have Hokas I bought off the rack at Dicks. Maybe better fitting shoes or some custom insert would help. I could barely complete my third attempt at running 3.1 miles today in under 30 min. Its my worst time even though its the 3rd time Ive ran it. The first time I ran it I was my fastest at 28:15 and the lowest. The main reason is my body doesn't hold up. I am so awful at running lol

Go to a running store. They'll measure your feet and give you recommendations.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

I'll try to find some my gym has several one is lat pull down, there's also a triceps one, and a chest press one

Seems like you already know the point of those machines then

[tooge]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Every one should train squat (getting up out of a chair), Deadlift (picking something up from the floor) and Farmer Carry (carrying uneven loads such as bags of groceries).

By far the most important compound movements.

And pushups. Good to be able to get up, lol