Origins of snow skiing Historically, snow skiing originated as a logical way to transport people and goods in the snowy regions of what are now called Norway, Sweden and Finland. These early people carved long narrow pieces of wood and tied them to their feet in order to allow them to glide over the [...]
Jogging has numerous benefits both physically and mentally Advocates of jogging will tell you that it is the perfect sport. Jogging has been linked with numerous health benefits including increased endurance, improved cardiovascular health and increased capillary strength. Jogging is commonly recognized for its capacity to release special hormones known as endorphins that give you a [...]
The many benefits of running Advocates of running will tell you that it is the perfect sport. Running has been known to yield numerous health benefits. It builds endurance, improves cardiovascular health and increases capillary strength. Running is widely known for its ability to release special hormones known as endorphins that give you a natural high and help [...]
Hockey is a dangerous game Hockey is, without question, one of the most physically aggressive sports played in the professional arena. As the old joke, “I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out”, illustrates the only sports where you will see more violence are combat sports such as boxing. Add to this the [...]
A tennis player’s body gets a great workout on the court. Not only that, but their feet get quite a workout as well. Playing tennis requires non-stop movement, going forward, backwards, side-to-side, lunging, stopping and starting suddenly. A tennis player’s feet are at risk for a variety of foot injuries and problems such as: stress [...]
Military standard issue boots are uncomfortable to wear day in and day out. Your feet and your body might be taking a beating. You can eliminate a lot of pain associated with the military boots by wearing orthotics in your boots. If you are in the military and required to wear standard issue shoes [...]
Hiking is a great way to enjoy nature while getting some exercise Hiking is a great sport that allows people to enjoy the beauty of nature while getting some exercise. It is a sport that can be done just about anywhere, and there are many places where special hiking trails are designated just for [...]
Dance has existed throughout the history of mankind Dance has long been a way for people to express themselves. One might describe dance as “the art and science of rhythmically moving the body to express emotion, tell a story or elevate the heart rate aerobically.” People of all cultures and nationalities from around the [...]
Fake right and break left…basketball is full of quick starts and stops along with plenty of floor stomping action. Players race up and down the court, twisting, turning and jumping. They are moving almost constantly. Even though basketball is technically a non-contact sport, a player’s feet can take a real beating out on the [...]
Is playing soccer foot abuse? That really shouldn’t be a surprise. Soccer or association football, as it’s known through most of the world, it very likely the modern sport that is most physically demanding of the feet. Since players are not able to use their hands to handle the ball, the feet do most [...]
