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In the RunningSugar community group, FitSugar reader SpaceKatGal shared this story of how she sprained her ankle while running and nursed it back to health. My ankle gave way to the uneven terrain, and I tripped and flew face-first towards the ground. My first thought was that I had just seriously injured myself. All of this happened last Friday. They had closed the BU footbridge to the Read more
From trail running to flip-flops, warmer weather can be rough on your ankles. Ironically, sticking to softer surfaces like grass and dirt to be kinder to your knees can also be perilous for the ankle joint. The best way to prevent aching ankles — or worse, a sprain — is to strengthen them. Here's how: Balance blindfolded: In bare feet, stand with your right shoulder close to a wall. Lift Read more
When I first started seeing my trainer, he immediately knew I had sprained my ankle a month or two before meeting with him: my balance was off and the left side of my body had become stronger. As my trainer put it, my left side was overcompensating for the sprain in my right ankle. Instead of spending so much time off of my ankle, he wanted me to start exercising on it as a way to make it strong Read more
Running on trails can offer a much better workout than the gym treadmill. You'll burn more calories propelling your own body weight forward rather than relying on the treadmill belt. All those natural hills tone your legs, build endurance, and can make you a faster runner. Plus, the gorgeous scenery and dodging all the puddles and fallen limbs make running more exciting, which might inspire you Read more
Body-wise, running can be a high-impact sport, which can mean achy joints, irritated tendons, and other running-related injuries. Many runners use various methods to try to lessen the impact of constantly striking the ground. For many runners, that means choosing a soft surface. But while you may think that running on soft surfaces may help lower the strain on your body, this may not always be Read more
Some days you're just feeling out of sorts. And while you may not be super sick or nursing a serious injury, that feeling can be the perfect excuse when you want to skip your workout in favor of something less strenuous — like, say, a DVR session on the couch. Before you use those excuses, here are some ways to keep those minor daily annoyances from affecting your routine. You're constantly Read more
I went trail running yesterday and on my way back, I got a call from my mom. She was furious that I went by myself saying, "Do you know what kind of weirdos hang out in the woods?!" I assured her that I wouldn't have gone if I felt at risk, but I saw her point. There are perks to exercising alone, like time to be in silence and think and the ability to push yourself as hard or as easy as you Read more
Reese Witherspoon was honored last night at the MTV Movie Awards with the show's Generation Award, a distinction she geared up for by spending quality time with her husband, Jim Toth. The pair ventured out Saturday to Los Feliz for a relaxed lunch at Little Doms, then continued their holding yesterday at church. Reese was free of the soft cast she'd been wearing on her sprained ankle and even Read more
Reese Witherspoon left an art class in LA yesterday with a toolbox full of craft supplies. She's a longtime supporter of the arts, and it looks like she's enjoying her break from the big screen to experiment in a different 2D medium. Aside from picking up a new hobby, Reese has also been hanging with her kids and husband, Jim Toth, while recuperating from a sprained ankle. Reese planned ahead and Read more
You might avoid certain workouts because you are fearful of injury. Or if you are like me, you might migrate toward certain classes or equipment because you are trying to maintain some fitness level while recovering from an injury. I'm currently working through back and leg injuries, so when it comes to protecting my body from further damage, I've learned that proper alignment is absolutely key Read more
