Articles by Keck Insurance Agency

HEALTHY STEPS FOR YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:32 AM

Happy New Year to all our friends in the Temecula and Murrieta area! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are now looking forward to the beginning of a Great New Year.

Your neighborhood Health Insurance Experts at Keck Insurance Agency, realize that starting a New Year usually means for most of us, making some new years resolutions.

If one of your resolutions is to become more physically fit here are some excellent pointers on finding the right footwear to begin your healthy new active lifestyle.

Do Different Sports Call for Different Shoes?

If you play a sport three or more times a week, wearing shoes made for that activity is smart. Footwear tailored for running, basketball, and other activities can protect against sprains and other common injuries.

For example, basketball players need shoes that have considerable ankle support and a flexible sole for quick shifts in direction. Higher shoes that support both the foot and ankle protect against injuries caused by weight shifts and fast movements.

Runners and walkers, on the other hand, need shoes that have more cushioning and support. These help absorb some of the impact when feet hit the ground.

If you only engage in an activity once or twice a week, all-purpose cross-training shoes should be adequate.

HERE ARE SOME POINTERS ON TRACKING DOWN THE PERFECT RUNNING SHOE

Whether you're an amateur or a pro, choosing the right running shoe helps you avoid injuries. Here are some tips:

• Try on shoes in the evening, when your feet are at their largest. and bring along a pair of running socks.
• Make sure there's a half inch between the longest toe and the end of the toe box.
• Take a "test run" in the store to make sure they're comfortable.
• Replace shoes every 350-500 miles.

Good Luck on your new resolutions,  we wish you much success!!!!

Your Friends at Keck Insurance

We hope these tips have been helpful in your quest for a healthy new lifestyle

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