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Running Prehab: Toe Scrunch
Running can take a toll on your feet, but I have found a simple prehab exercise to keep your dogs strong so you can stay on the road. Amy Yoder Begley, training partner of my fave runner Kara Goucher, shared her healthy running secrets with Runner's World. In her arsenal of preventative tricks: the toe scrunch.
Make Your Feet Happy With an Icy Water Bottle
If you've ever suffered from pain in your arches, here's a little treat for your feet. It's simple to do, but feels so good, and is sure to bring some relief whether you're in high heels all day or just went on a long run.
Just fill a reusable water bottle halfway with ice cubes.
5 Ways to Save Your Feet From Holiday Heels
Ah, holiday high heels, the most seductive and excruciatingly painful shoes you'll wear all year. Many a brave woman has spent four hours at the office holiday party trying desperately to stand in some only semi-painful position, blinking back tears through sheer strength of will and a conviction that her butt and legs look fierce. This year, though, you don't have to be that girl who's too distracted by her blisters to work it.
A Callus Rejection: 3 Ways to Ditch Thick, Rough Skin
I wear a lot of heels, which are a surefire way to get calluses, but even if you don't, those cute ballet flats, comfy Chucks, or spiffy top-siders are putting pressure on several points on your feet, causing callus buildup. It's not like calluses are harmful — they're a natural part of life — it's just that they're ugly, and it's guaranteed you won't notice one until you're about to go out on a date wearing cute new sandals. To prevent this scenario, I've put together three inexpensive tricks to keep calluses at bay.
Are You Paranoid About Your Less-Than-Perfect Pedi?
When you peek at your feet, what do you think? Are you dazzled by your perfectly filed toenails and softer-than-soft heels, or are you none too thrilled with their less than impeccable looks? As this article in The New York Times points out, often, women take way better care of their faces than their tootsies.
Jimmy Choo Gives the Scoop on Caring For Feet
While he might not be a podiatrist, luxe footwear designer Jimmy Choo certainly knows his way around feet. I'll leave his fashionable stylings to Fab, but when Choo dished advice on caring for feet, I listened. Recently, while sharing his thoughts on beach vacationing (rough life), Choo told the Daily Mail that he opts out of going barefoot on the sand, choosing instead to wear sandals.
Yoga For Your Toes? Believe It.
Stop — hammer toe! No, really. Stop hammer toe.
How-To: Heal Cracked Heels
Warm Summer weather inspires many of us to wear flip-flops and walk barefoot. When your feet are exposed to air, it can cause dry skin on your feet, which will create calluses. The pressure of pounding your feet on the ground when you run can then lead to heel fissures, or cracks in the skin.
Strengthen Your Feet With Marbles
You need a strong base if you're active walking, biking, dancing, or running. Your base is your feet so you need to strengthen your trotters to prevent injury. Here's a fun way to strengthen your feet using marbles:
Place 20 marbles on the floor.
New Product Alert: Foot Therapy System by TOMA
New from TOMA is a three-item at-home pedicure range called Foot Therapy System. The products are designed to treat dry and tired toes and feet at affordable prices (£4.99 per item). The first step is the regimen is the Foot Soak, then comes the Foot Scrub and finally the decadent Foot Lotion that seals in the moisture needed to soothe and smooth your barking dogs!
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