Nordic Walking - Preparing & Training your Feet
We often take our feet for granted, until such time that we experience pain and see hardened skin or other feet conditions. As the most abused part of the body, your feet deserve extra care to prepare them for a day of Nordic Walking. You will be exposing them to varying terrains and walking for relatively longer periods of time so make sure that your feet are well-prepared for these situations. Keeping your feet in good condition can also help you achieve the optimum benefits that the activity can offer. Walk in comfort by keeping these tips in mind:
- Make sure to wear shoes which are designed for walking or the type of activity that you do. Your footwear should be able to provide the fit and comfort that you need.
- Wear socks which are made from moisture-wicking material/s.
- Use petroleum jelly or moisturizing cream to soften your feet and protect against chafing.
- Doing some simple exercises such as regular walking and Hiking can help your feet get accustomed and well-adjusted to the demands of walking long distances.
- Walking barefoot whenever you can will help you develop leathery soles that give added protection.
- Cut your toe nails straight across to prevent the nails or sharp edges from cutting into your skin.
- If you have parts of your feet that are known to develop Blisters quickly, you might want to cover them up with moleskin before even taking the first step.
- Athlete’s foot is caused by a foot fungus that can seriously damage the skin of your feet. Make sure to treat it well before heading out. Your doctor can provide you with an anti-fungi lotion that will take care of your problems in a few weeks.
Training and getting your feet ready for Nordic Walking will guarantee an effective full-body workout. Practicing good foot care can help prevent foot-related problems so be kind to your feet to prepare them not only for the demands of Nordic Walking but also the various activities of day-to-day life.
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