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FitMyFoot Donates 40 Pairs to the North Shore Search & Rescue
When we first set out on this journey, we had this idea of adding active years to people's lives. We wanted to help our friends and family to keep going pain-free. When we launched on Kickstarter, we decided to launch a karma program – if someone bought 2 pairs, they could give 1 pair away. We had 40 pairs that were offered back to us to give to a non-profit, or charity of our choice. We chose to give back to one of the most important organizations here in Vancouver... Read more...
5 Tips to Help Prevent Shin Splints
A shin splint is characterized by pain in the connective tissues associated with the muscles near the shin. You will usually feel tenderness and pain concentrated in the lower shin during exercise. The pain is usually bad enough that running can become impossible. Shin splints has derailed many competitive athletes, and can negate all of those hard earned miles! Shin splits are among one of the most frustrating injuries an athlete can experience, and are often caused by: A sudden increase in mileage. Try to follow the 10% rule: never... Read more...
High Arch Insoles
Have you looked at your arches lately? If you're suffering from foot aches and pains, you may have high arches that your shoes aren't supporting. More uncommon that we all think, high Arches is a condition in which the sole of the foot is distinctly hollow when bearing weight. Because of this, weight isn't distributed evenly across you foot, which means an excessive amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot. Most of the time, high arches are neurologic. High-arched feet that are painful and... Read more...
How to Tell if You Have Flat Feet
There are a few easy ways to tell if you have flat feet. People who have flat feet usually see the entire sole of their foot touch the floor when they stand up. This condition can be caused by the arches not entirely developing during childhood, develop after an injury, or from simple wear-and-tear. Flat feet can contribute to problems in the ankles, and knees causing misalignment of the legs. Not sure if you have flat feet? It's easy to test for. Simply follow these three steps: Get your feet... Read more...
5 Ways FitMyFoot Can Replace Your Orthotics
Repetitive Strain and Overuse Injuries: In a kinematic analysis done by a 3rd party, BASE custom insoles have been found to significantly reduce joint loading in the knee and hip – this could translate into reduced injuries and increased performance in athletic activities. BASE insoles give you more control through your full range of motion and help spread the impact force of walking and running to areas best suited for absorption. When we first started out, we enlisted 100 superheroes on the WestCoast to stress-test and fine-tune our product. These... Read more...
How to Relieve Foot Pain
How do you relieve foot pain? Your feet are your roots. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons. Those 52 total bones in your feet make up 25% of all the bones in your body. They are the cornerstone of your active life and you should be taking care of them. Needless to say, there is a lot going on, and a lot that could go wrong. So what is the best way to relieve foot pain? Conditioning: Like the rest of your body,... Read more...
33 Tips to Running for Weightloss & First Race Success
33 Tips to Running for Weightloss & First Race Success
Whether you want to start running for weight loss, or you're training for your first race, we've got 33 of the best tips for you. Everything from wearing custom insoles, to... Read more...
Benefits of Hiking: 7 Reasons to Get out This Weekend
Next time someone says 'take a hike' maybe you should take them up on it – they could be saving your life! Although we could have written an entire novel on the subject, here are 7 benefits of hiking. See:Complete Guide to Running for Weight Loss and Your First Race The Frou Frou 1. Those views though: hiking will definitely put nature into perspective. If you're not one to get out into the wild very often, than hiking should be your first step (no pun intended). When you realize how... Read more...
Road To Rio: Martha McCabe, Olympic Swimmer
Some might say Martha McCabe was destined to be an Olympic swimmer, participating in the “McCabe Olympics” with her three older siblings at the family cottage while growing up in Toronto, Ontario. Her Olympic dreams came true in 2012, when she came 5th at the London Olympics and subsequently named 2012 Female Swimmer of the Year at Swimming Canada’s Big Splash Awards. A year earlier McCabe found her place among the world’s elite by winning bronze at the 2011 FINA World Championships. In 2013 she advanced to her third straight... Read more...
6 Simple Reasons Why You Should Be Wearing FitMyFoot
  Whether you over pronate, supinate, or suffer from flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, or runner's knee, custom insoles can help you. However, with so many options out there, what should you look for when picking the pair that's right for you? Here's 6 reasons why you should wear FitMyFoot instead of the over the counter brands available at most drug stores. They reduce every day foot pain: When your feet are aligned, the day-to-day shock of everyday activity is absorbed, and you're comfortable, your feet won't... Read more...
10 Pains Of Being A College Student Besides Being Broke & Hungry
We've all been there, and we hate to admit it, but this list still rings true even after graduation - just replace test with meetings, and welcome to the real world. With that in mind, here are 10 things that every college student knows are all to real: Looking for more? (See: Eating Healthy on a Student Budget) 1. DECIDING TO GO OUT INSTEAD OF STUDYING FOR YOUR TEST THE NEXT DAY There is any number of reasons this could be true... So pick one: karaoke Monday, taco Tuesday,wine Wednesday,... Read more...
Easy Workouts to do Around Campus to Get You Energized
Ok, let's be real, even though your tuition covered a gym membership, you don't have time to go. It's ok, we get it, we've all been to college. However, there's no reason you can't get up 15 minutes early every morning and get the blood pumping. These are some of the best circuit workouts that can be done right in your dorm room or around campus. Perform each group of exercises once a week with at least 1 day break between each group. (See: Eating Healthy on a Student Budget)... Read more...