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1 Blister Prevention Tips From FitSugar Readers
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2 Wicked Awesome Wicking
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3 Protect Your Skin with BodyGlide
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4 Spring Running Tip: Prevent Blisters
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5 How to Avoid Foot Pain Caused by Running
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6 Blisters Hurt, Treatment Shouldn't
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7 Favorite Excuse Not to Run: I Get Blisters
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8 You Asked: Are Blisters Unavoidable For Running Newbies?
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9 The Unwanted Side Effects of Exercise: Chafing, Bacne, and Blisters
Experts are always raving about the benefits of exercise, and rightfully so, since the list is a long one. But no one ever discusses the drawbacks to your skin you have to put up with when working out regularly. I'm talking about chafing, pimples on your back, chest, and face, and blisters on your feet. Of course the benefits of exercise exceed these unwanted skin issues, but it doesn't make them Read more
Summer’s the perfect time to catch some rays, but if you’ve gotten a bit more tan than you would have hoped, here are some solutions to keeping that sunburn at bay. Watch our video for the dos and don’ts to treating the redness. Next time, don’t forget your SPF! Read more
Blisters can be a real pain in your heel. They can certainly put a damper on your fitness routine. Many of you recently shared some great tips for avoiding this painful side effect of running and I wanted to pass them along. Check out these tips: "I find proper socks and the right pair of trainers makes all the difference." — mandiesoh "I use Body Glide. It comes in a deodorant-like stick. It Read more
We've all been there — stoked for our new shoes, we wear them as soon as they arrive, walk around for a few hours, then bam, blister city. It happened again with my brand new pair of gorgeous leopard flats — blisters so painful they made me second-guess my purchase. Don't you hate that? But I've learned: The solution isn't necessarily to ship back the shoes, it's to nip those blisters in the Read more
Spring inspires many people to lace up their sneaks and hit the open road for their runs, but one thing you'll need to know is how to prevent blisters, and unwanted side-effect to running. Here are some tips to keep your feet happy and blister-free: Make sure your shoes fit properly — not too tight and not too loose. Different brands and styles cater to wide/narrow feet and high/low arches. Read more
Dear Fit, I just started running and was all fired up to get into it this Summer, but painful blisters have quickly extinguished my excitement. A close friend and runner said it comes with the territory since I'm new to running. Are blisters something I have to put up with or is there something I can do to prevent them? — Blister Sister First of all, I think it is great that you have been Read more
Now that Spring is really here, you probably see tons of people running outside. Maybe you tried it but ended up with awful blisters on your feet, so you threw in the towel. I am here to tell you that there are many ways to prevent blisters and keep your feet comfortable. Give these a try, and then give running another chance. First, think about how old your sneaks are. Is it time for a new Read more
Yesterday, while running on the treadmill, I did not notice that my sock had a rather unfortunate fold in it which left me an even more unfortunate blister on my heel. So I went on the search for what I should do to help heal it rapidly. Here are some good suggestions I came across on caring for a blister, from the University of Michigan Health System: Steps should be taken to avoid further Read more
According to the website Cool Running your feet pound the ground some 800 times when running just a mile. That's a lot of pounding!!! So you want to be sure to take care of your feet, especially if you are new to running. Rookies tend to experience more shin splints, blisters ankle sprains and other injuries than veteran runners (but those veterans had to start somewhere, right?). Here are Read more
One of the toughest things about running in races (or even just jogging a few miles in your neighborhood) is how rough it is on your skin. Anyone, no matter if they're resting, working, walking, running, cycling, hiking, climbing, swimming or paddling needs to avoid skin injury from sun. However we also need to avoid injury to the skin from friction (blisters, chafing, saddle sores and other Read more
