Madd Wellness

When choosing the right type of running shoe, there is so much choice and differing options it can be confusing.

I think it is good to think about about the shape of your feet, are they long or wide? MIZUNO shoes are good for wide feet and ASICS are good for narrow feet.

Consider whether you are new to running or experienced. You may need a thicker sole when starting out and a thinner sole when you are more experienced.

I suggest no matter how new or experienced a runner you are, you should still work on the strength and flexibility of your feet with a coach.

Runners Need in Camden are really helpful when choosing the right running shoes and give really good advise on the best fit for you.

DM Madd Wellness for advice on performance.

Feet Strength -

Feet strength is an area that is often overlooked or ignored. Improving the strength and flexibility of your feet is essential to add to your exercise or maintenance routine. If you are an athlete or sports person, running will be part of your sport or how you keep fit for your activity.

Using a simple exercise to start with such as gripping a thin towel under your feet and pushing the towel forwards and backwards with your toes is a great way to wake the feet up and stimulate the nerves and muscles that don’t usually get asked to move in that way especially when wearing very supportive trainers or boots.
It can help to improve strength balance when running.

Try this exercise for a few days and if you would like more information on improving running technique or improving the strength of your feet,
DM .

Shin Splints can cause a lot of pain and trouble for runners.

A few tips to help this condition are;

- Reduce the amount of time you run on hard surfaces.
- Add in some softer surfaces such as grass and hill running.
- Get a coach to help improve your running technique.
- Add in calf and shin exercises to your strength programme.
A simple example would be to point and flex your feet.
Hold the position for a few seconds at the end of each movement and see how many you can do.

You will feel this exercise straight away.

If you would like any further information about how to protect yourself from shin
splints DM Madd wellness.

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation requires a lot of different parts to it, exercises, hydrotherapy, sports massage, and sometimes strapping and taping. Other important parts of the rehabilitation process is rest or active rest. This allows the body and mind to heal well. One way to allow the body to rest is to get energy healing treatment.
I have had energy healing work done by the amazing Thibo David for a good few months now and I always feel really good after. Great in touch to find out more


rest

Every body should be able to enjoy carbohydrates especially delicious a pasta dish. Being aware of portion sizes and calories can help keep you track. For more information send me a DM.

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Athlete - strength and condition training.

Back manipulation can help with imbalances and back pain.
Manipulation can be simple and pain free with right approach.

When trying to improve your portion sizes, playing with different plate sizes can remind you how much you are eating.
Another option could be to fill half your plate with your favourite salad or non starchy vegetables then add your lean protein to a quarter of the plate and the starchy vegetables to the other quarter of the plate.
It’s important to enjoy your food but good to try new ways with how you present it. 🍱

Strength Training is so beneficial.
It can build confidence, improve body shape, prevent injuries, build bone density, increase energy and support sports and lifestyles in a positive way. Here are some simple tips for strength training.

* 2-3 times a week
* Press up / sit up / squats
* Bar bell / dumbbells / bands
* Body weight or weights
* Low reps / high resistance or load
* Build up slowly
* Follow a plan
* Be patient