Find the PERFECT Sports Bra!

Have you ever wondered what goes into a bra fitting (guys, you can skip to the next post now). We thought we would answer those questions and educate you ladies out there about why no sports bra is created equal (any why some of you wear several at once). Here are a few facts:

1. Fleet Feet Sports carries sports bras from the 32A to the 52DD –yes that’s right, the 52DD-there is a sports bra for you!
2. The weight of your breasts by size ranges from a B cup adding 1-3lbs to a DD cup adding 9-12lbs! That’s why a good fitting bra is so important!
3. A sports bra should be fitted based on cup size, torso size, and body tissue-that’s why the one you bought right off the rack without trying on doesn’t feel right or rubs the wrong way!

At Fleet Feet, we have a science to finding the right size then many different styles to make sure you have the right fit. We measure in your everyday bra-your rib cage then loose cup determines your size and then based on body type we choose several different styles to try on! Yes, we know sports bras can be expensive-that’s why with our measurement system we make sure you buy what fits so you’ll get use out of that investment. Make sure you have the time for a proper fitting, we’ll record your size and style choice so you’re in and out the next time you need a new sports bra.

You don’t have to know your ABC’s and DD’s, we’ll take care of that for you.

Spring into our New Sandals!

“Our feet are our connection to the earth and our body rests upon them, everything happens from the feet up” –Andrew Weil

Remember the days when you ran around in sandals and enjoyed the fresh days of spring into the warm days of summer? Most runners don’t wear flip flops or sandals as much due to the need for more support on the foot. Sandals without support contribute to all the aches and pains we feel in our feet, legs and back during warmer months. That’s why we added Orthaheel Sandals to our store this week for Spring and Summer. Designed by Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli, Orhtaheel is a sandal with an orthotic built in to provide support and fun!

Orthaheels are recommended Dr. Raymond Weil, help reclaim your body’s natural foot print by restoring the foot’s alignment, putting it back in a neutral state. This gives us the stability and support we find in our running shoes with the fun of sandals. Podiatrist designed and tested, Orthaheels are great sandals for those with moderate to excessive pronation, those with heel pain or plantar fasciitis, all types of athletes! Come on in and try the sandals on and find out why many runners/walkers are dancing in the Orthaheels because they found the fun of sandals with the functionality of Orthotics. Orthaheels are available is a variety of colors and sizes-get yours today!

Fitness Tip Of The Week

We’re so busy planning our routine of workouts-aerobic training, strength training, many overlook stretching routines for added flexibility! Some of the benefits of flexibility include:
· Greater freedom of movement
· Decreased tension
· Relaxation of the mind and body
· Reduced risk of injury

Here are tips when performing a static stretch:

Target one set of muscles at a time. Take a deep breath to clear toxins out of the body as you stretch the muscle.

Hold the stretch for up to 30 seconds, repeat a few times.
Make sure your muscles are properly warmed up before a stretch to prevent injury.
Don’t hold your breath while stretching, take deep even breaths
Don’t bounce a stretch, keep your body as still as possible.

Life is busy, I can’t add another workout! Stretch your muscles when standing in the hot shower, stretch your legs when standing and cooking dinner, take a few minutes when in front of the TV to stretch out your arms! Or sign up for that yoga or tai chi class and let them help you improve your flexibility!

Need some help? Come into the store for our StretchRite products-ProStretch for immediate heel pain relief and CoreStretch for the legs, shoulders and back. Or our FoamRoller for helping and preventing muscle knots. Just ask any sales person for assistance in finding what’s right for you!

A good flexibility routine can take 30 minutes of stretching, start by adding an extra 10 minute stretching routine to your weekly schedule. You’ll find the benefits you feel will make adding that 30 minute stretching routine a weekly must have!

A Few Lucky Charms!

We celebrated the end of our marathon training program with a 2.62 run from the store on Wednesday night! 100 people came out to celebrate our marathon runners as they finish training and get ready for the North Carolina Marathon, March 20th! The get together featured FREE shoulder massages of all the marathoners by family and friends, great door prizes and a few boxes of Lucky Charms! The Shamrock Run was done in typical Fleet Feet Style including rubbing a rabbit’s foot for good luck (Nancy in a costume), touching our good luck shoe, and a free piece of Double Bubble, “the best piece of gum you’ll ever get,” says Stacie! Keith brought out our turtle, a powerful symbol for participants in all of our No Boundaries programs – it’s about the journey, the turtle always finishes!

Our event featured not only marathon runners, but runners of all types and ages-our No Boundaries group was there getting ready for their first 5K. Family and friends were there for fun and support! We are proud all the runners who turned out on cold Wednesday night sharing a love of running-26.2, 10K, 5K, 1 mile fun run, as the turtle says it’s all about the journey! Wish our marathoners a little Luck and whole lot of endurance on March 20th. Missed this Social Event at Fleet Feet? Join us Wednesday, March 17th at 6pm for a little leprechaun chasing at the store! RSVP at our websitehttp://www.fleetfeetwinston-salem.com/leprechaun-run-march-17th-6PM.