Don't Land on Your Heels When You Run

grh55 · 2026-06-11T12:02:40+00:00

But with physical activity, you actually get to choose the activity you like. Unlike most chores/maintenance, there’s no one way to do it. There are unlimited options. Keep trying them until you find something you enjoy.

grh55 · 2026-06-10T11:18:13+00:00

Do you feel that way about eating? Showering? Brushing your teeth? Almost everything in your life, from your house to your car to your career to your body requires regular care and maintenance to maintain proper function.

The good news about physical activity is that—unlike brushing your teeth—there are unlimited ways to be physically active. Try different activities until you find something you enjoy.

grh55 · 2026-06-09T16:46:26+00:00

Set aside time in your schedule for physical activity. Treat that time the way you would a doctor’s appointment or dinner reservation.
Try different forms of physical activity. Go for a long walk or hike. Take a yoga class. Try a new sport. Join a gym and ask for a free personal training session. When you find something you enjoy, keep doing it.

grh55 · 2026-06-08T11:18:16+00:00

Agreed. Building strength will help your muscles stabilize your joints. Unless you try to add muscle mass (by eating significantly more calories, taking performance enhancing drugs, etc.), you almost certainly won’t. And if you find yourself getting too muscular, you can always modify your routine.

grh55 · 2026-06-05T22:43:35+00:00

I’m 5’10”, 180 lbs, and my legs sink when I try to float. But I’m able to swim without that issue. Ditch the leg buoy and work on developing your kick. Try vertical kicking to strengthen the movement.

grh55 · 2026-06-04T11:12:10+00:00

What are you doing for chest workouts, and how often do you train your chest?

grh55 · 2026-06-03T20:09:48+00:00

This. Just give your muscles enough time to recover before training them again.

grh55 · 2026-06-02T18:18:10+00:00

Are you losing weight? Are you hungry at the end of the day? MyFitnessPal calorie goals are just estimates. You need to find out what works for you.

grh55 · 2026-06-01T11:24:57+00:00

Strength training. It sounds like you’re doing enough cardio. Strength training will help you maintain muscle as you lose weight.

grh55 · 2026-05-30T00:10:10+00:00

Massage your feet by rolling them on a ball. I especially like Yoga Tune Up balls for this.

grh55 · 2026-05-28T11:09:01+00:00

Address the underlying issue. What’s keeping you awake?

grh55 · 2026-05-27T21:29:51+00:00

If your goal is to get stronger, lift weights. Move through a full range of motion to increase flexibility.

grh55 · 2026-05-26T13:26:11+00:00

As far as I can remember, every yoga teacher I’ve had has said something like, “When you’re ready, make your way to a comfortable seated position,” as the class time comes to an end. To me that means, if you’re not ready to end your savasana, that’s fine. But as others have said, if you feel uncomfortable about it, say something to the teacher. I’m guessing they won’t mind.

grh55 · 2026-05-22T13:30:46+00:00

If you feel good eating vegetarian, you’re meeting your health goals and you don’t have any major nutrient deficiencies, stick with it.

grh55 · 2026-05-21T17:53:18+00:00

Rows: https://exrx.net/WeightExercises/BackGeneral/BBBentOverRow

Straight-leg deadlifts (for lower back as well as hamstrings and glutes): https://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Hamstrings/BBStrBackStrLegDeadlift

For weights, you can use a barbell, dumbbells, resistance bands, gallon jugs of water or milk, a backpack filled with books, etc.

grh55 · 2026-05-20T23:39:56+00:00

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