Urban Grandstand Digital Issue 7 | Page 9

Miesha Wilson • Nu Life Fitness SPRING CLEAN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE Several times throughout the year, it’s good practice to re-evaluate your fitness goals, fine tune your eating habits and make some necessary changes to keep yourself motivated along this lifelong journey of fitness. Spring Training Fitness Tip: Spring Training Fitness Tip: Spring Training Fitness Tip: Buy New Running Shoes clean out your pantry set a schedule but be realistic If you’ve been hitting the gym (and the treadmill) all winter, chances are, you’re due for a new pair. Most running shoes last somewhere between 300 and 400 miles—but if you use them to walk around or do other parts of your gym routine, that wear and tear counts, too. Go to a running specialty store to get fitted, and have them look at your gait/pronation to find the best shoe for you. If you’ve been hitting the gym (and the treadmill) all winter, chances are, you’re due for a new pair. Most running shoes last somewhere between 300 and 400 miles—but if you use them to walk around or do other parts of your gym routine, that wear and tear counts, too. Go to a running specialty store to get fitted, and have them look at your gait/pronation to find the best shoe for you. If you’ve been hitting the gym (and the treadmill) all winter, chances are, you’re due for a new pair. Most running shoes last somewhere between 300 and 400 miles—but if you use them to walk around or do other parts of your gym routine, that wear and tear counts, too. Go to a running specialty store to get fitted, and have them look at your gait/pronation to find the best shoe for you. Spring Training Fitness Tip: team up You’re more likely to stick with your plan if you’ve got a partner in crime. Choose someone who has similar goals who’s schedule fits with your own. Your best bet: Get together at the same time four days a week, whether it’s before work or just before dinner. Join your local Group Fitness Facility, YMCA, or Recreation Center where it’s possible to meet like-minded individuals with similar goals. (source: shapemagazine.com)