Exercise is a part of a healthy diet, they go hand in hand. This past year I have suffered from a abductor hallucis strain and kept trying to work out and run mostly because I didn't know what was wrong. After seeing a specialist I was given Correct Toes to help release pressure off the muscle, different exercises to help circulate the blood and was told to hold back on the running. Going to the gym was difficult because of the pressure on my feet and the pool was always packed- so I was off my feet for three months.
When I was given the okay to start running again, my feet no longer fit comfortably in my running shoes. So I am in the market looking into Altras or another wide toe shoe which typically can be a little spending. In the mean time, I am getting cabin fever just going for long walks and working on my 30 day challenges and have started taking up yoga classes- almost like a challenge from my mom and brother- and you don't have to wear shoes for yoga, it is a lot harder than it looks. My mom and brother are advanced and can do all these poses that I hope to achieve one day without twisting myself into a permanent pretzel. Their flexibility is my goal!
Yoga has helped me work on my flexibility, strengthen my feet and find inner peace in the quiet to decompress from a long day of work. For the most part everyone is in their own space and everyone is very nice. The instructors are helpful and flexible with everyone's ability. And if I can't get out and run this is just as relaxing.
Tip for the Day: keep moving! Exercise is your balance to a healthy diet.
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