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6 Things That Happen When You Start Doing Squats
1. STRENGTHEN YOUR QUADS, GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, CALVES & CORE MUSCLES Ready to blast your entire body? Squats help to effectively get rid of your bodies excess stored fuel better than any other exercises. This is because they make you work out muscles in your legs and your core, over and over again. After all, isn't working your entire body a good thing? (See: 8 Laws of Lifting Better) 2. STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES, CONNECTIVE TISSUES AND JOINTS Strengthening your bones, connective tissues and joints is important in preventing osteoporosis and injuries.... Read more...
7 Things That Happen When You Start Doing Planks Everyday
1. IMPROVED CORE DEFINITION AND PERFORMANCE: Planks are probably one of the best, most hated abdominal exercises ever. However, they engage all major core muscle groups including the transverse abdominus, the rectus abdominus, the external oblique muscle, and the glutes. The importance of strengthening each muscle group cannot be underestimated either. Once you start to strengthen these muscle groups, you will begin to see: Transverse abdominis: increased ability to lift heavier weights. Rectus adbominis: improved sports performance, particularly with jumping. This muscle group is also responsible for giving you the... Read more...
Coquitlam Crunch Welcomes FitMyFoot as Medal Sponsor
CRUNCH TIME Whether by bike or on foot, Team FitMyFoot was out over the weekend encouraging athletes of all stripes to #KeepGoing, first at the GranFondo 2016 expo, as a Gold sponsor of 2016 Triathlon BC Athlete Gala, and cheering on participants at the Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge. The popular trail east of Vancouver clocks in at just under 5k round-trip - with a grueling 437 steps to the top. The Challenge aims to get as many people as possible outside, and moving regardless of ability: unlike the notorious Grouse... Read more...
9 Things That Are Ruining Your Metabolism
1. NOT ENOUGH WATER. Your body is made of 60% water, and since while you're sleeping it doesn't get any for 6-8 hours, the very first thing you should do in the morning to kick start your metabolism, is have a big glass! We need to be constantly filling up our body’s tank with around 2 liters per day. However, during the nighttime, it’s likely that you hardly wake up to drink even one glass, which leads to dehydration. So as soon as you wake up, have 2 big glasses,... Read more...
7 Things Your Feet Say About Your Health
Many of us really do not love our feet (believe me, I'm one of them). However, if they say that your eyes are the window to your soul, then your feet are the window to your circulatory system, nervous system, and thyroid. Although we often ignore the hairy little eye sores that carry us throughout the day, it's time we started looking down to see what's really going on with our bodies. HAIRLESS FEET AND TOES What it might mean: Serious circulation problems There is nothing worse than hairy toes... Read more...
What Aging Does To Your Feet
They've been with you since you were born, and they will be with you until the day you die. Your feet have carried you through thick and thin, and even though they've always been there for us, most of us ignore them. Your feet are the unsung heroes of your body. As we age, our body changes. Our hair starts to gray, our knuckles stiffen up, back starts to ache, and your eyes start to go... But what about your feet? These are 7 of the things that aging does... Read more...
How Your Feet Affect Your Whole Body
From alignment, to balance, to fatigue, your body truly does rely on your feet. But are your feet telling you more about your health than you realize? In short, yes! HOW YOUR FEET AFFECT YOUR BODY Besides your core, your feet are the platform of a stable foundation. They are essential to almost everything in life that you do. Your feet are paramount to your overall health and wellness. Now only do they make up 1/4 of all the bones in your body, they have over 60 joints, and 200... Read more...
How FitMyFoot Can Help You Run Better
Running, triathlons, and adventure racing are the fastest growing sports in America. As people begin to take a more 'adventurous' approach to the sport, the risk of injury increases. With that in mind, we set out to take on the challenge of making a perfectly versatile custom insole that's made to handle everything that the street or the trail can throw at you. Our custom arch and stabilizing heel cup are designed and made just for you, keeping you going longer. Here are three ways FitMyFoot can help you become... Read more...
What Happens When You <br> Only Drink Water For 30-Days
What Happens When You
Only Drink Water For 30-Days
Every molecular cell, tissue, organ, ligament, and muscle relies on water to stay alive. Along with sustaining your life, it greatly impacts specific body operations and the maintenance of good... Read more...
Safety Ailments And Concerns For Those Who Work On Their Feet
A number of jobs require individuals to stand on their feet for the majority of the day which can put them at risk for developing chronic pain and injuries. A wide number of professionals/workers could be prone to these types of conditions including nurses, baristas, waiters, bartenders, retail staff, and construction workers. When a worker depends on their ability to stand or walk for long durations of time, any ailment to their feet is a detriment to their ability perform. There have been numerous cases when workers have missed time... Read more...
Dec. 02 to 04 – San Antonio Rock n' Roll Marathon Health Expo
After all the fun we had at the LA Rock N' Roll marathon, we decided to come back for another go – this time we're rocking out in San Antonio.Come visit the FitMyFoot booth at the pre-run Health Expo on December 2 and 3. We will be showcasing our new Custom Fit 3D Printed Full-Length Insole – the newest member of the FitMyFoot family. The decision to showcase the new full-length insole at the San Antonio Marathon was an important one for us. We designed the new full-length insole to... Read more...
FitMyFoot Breaks Record As Most Funded 3d Printed Product In Kickstarter History
See Original Article Here FitMyFoot Wearables, which recently closed a $3.5 million seed round, has broken the record for most funded 3D printed product in Kickstarter history following the completion of its campaign. For perspective, Kickstarter was founded in 2009. FitMyFoot has seen much success lately, as the company raised 470 percent of its funding goal — it raised its $50,000 goal in two days — and its founders were featured in the Forbes Top 30 under 30 under the manufacturing category. It was also a top four finalist at... Read more...