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Last year Theragun had black Friday deals
Last year Theragun had black Friday deals
I like the idea of changing the shoes often! I think I need to change them 2 times a year minimum. It is true that the difference between used and new shoes is noticable, even if the used shoes are not very old
First, stop using NSAID's. They destroy cartilage. There has been a lot of research done in the last 10 years and your body needs inflammation to restore articular cartilage and tendon/ligament. Tylenol if you absolutely need something or the IPA option... I indulge multiple times per night in that remedy.
Obviously take the knee trio... glucosamine/chondroiton/msm if it's a regular issue.
The best thing I've ever done is discover Footprint Insole/Artilage impact foam insoles. All factory insoles are trash. The finest impact absorbing insole that I've found is made by a company that produces crash impact foam for aviation. It's the real deal. Even if my knees are sore, I can still sprint for drop shots and do a rapid stop on hard court with no shock/pain while these are in. My major issue is wearing them out quickly. The 19.99(5 mm) version from Amazon lasts me ~2 months playing 6-8 hours a week. I tried the custom (49.99)8mm version that you bake in the oven and then mold to your feet this time. We'll see how long they last.
almost every ATP player does yoga of some sort.
I have never heard of this and I know coaches of some lower-ranked players. Can you please give some background on why you think this is true or links to articles mentioning players who do yoga. Apart from Djokovic, I don’t know any other pros who talk about doing yoga.
They all do many flexibility workouts, but I don’t think yoga is common on the tour at all.
I have never heard of this and I know coaches of some lower-ranked players. Can you please give some background on why you think this is true or links to articles mentioning players who do yoga? Apart from Djokovic, I don’t know any other pros who talk about doing yoga. It sounds good, but is it true?
They all do many flexibility workouts, but I don’t think yoga is common on the tour at all.
I have never heard of this and I know coaches of some lower-ranked players. Can you please give some background on why you think this is true or links to articles mentioning players who do yoga? Apart from Djokovic, I don’t know any other pros who talk about doing yoga. It sounds good, but is it true?
They all do many flexibility workouts, but I don’t think yoga is common on the tour at all.
On claySwitch to pickleball
Since i've gotten a little bit older, I have developed shin splints pretty bad when playing things like tennis or basketball on a hard court. I can do any other high intensity activity and not feel any pain at all, but something about the quick, high energy starting and stopping on a hard court was regularly giving me awful shin splints. I dealt with it for about 2 years, trying different shoes, stretches, and exercises. Finally someone asked why I hadn't tried compression sleeves. I was so freaking thankful that someone recommended this because it almost immediately completely eliminated the pain. I will not play without ankle compression sleeves and calf compression sleeves. Basically from the arch of my foot to just below the knee is a compression sleeve.
Just figured I would throw this out there for anyone who might be suffering the same as I was. It helped me immensely.
don't use cheap tennis sneakers... (or worse - non tennis sneakers)...
for me, i can definitely feel the difference when not using barricades or gel-resolutions...
nthing.. lose weight and good fitting shoes with quality insoles or any insoles than the originals that come with the shoe.
+1
After decades of playing on hard courts, I now play on clay. The difference is unbelievable. On hard courts my knees would ache after playing singles 2 days in a row. On clay I play singles just about every day and the knees feel great.
4. Don't lug around 200+ pounds of dead weight when playing dubsTwo things jump out at me here, and one of my own:
1. Yep, good shoes. Get real TENNIS shoes, not just "athletic shoes." Good quality socks, and some powder.
2. Yep, lose some weight. Even 10 pounds can make a huge difference in your play, your movement, joints, everything.
3. And one more... I'm kinda serious here.. RELAX! Stay calm, don't tense up, it stiffens your joints and puts much more strain on them.
4. Don't lug around 200+ pounds of dead weight when playing dubs
Met her in mxd, a loadDon't talk about my partner like that.
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I've been trying to start to look into insoles with arch support. I have generally high arches and playing can be painful in my feet for longer durations, however, I have always been at a loss on where and how to find proper insoles. Do you have any advice?I play 5-6 days a week on only hard courts. My knees are bone on bone due to multiple surgeries in year's past so I have had to learn how to cope. I really do remarkably well and am no youngster.
My advice ... take it or leave it
- Keep your calves and hamstrings as strong as possible with weightlifting or quality isometric work. That helps take pressure/load off the knees and hips
- Manage court time. I find that if I do fewer than 4 days on court a week I start feeling pains. More than 3 in a row is pain. Perfect is 3 days on, rest day 3 days on, rinse and repeat. I am certain everyone is different here.
- High Quality Shoes. I use the Asics Gel Res. I love the new GR8s
- High quality insoles with arch support..... can't stress (no pun intended) this enough. Keeps you well aligned and again reduces stress esp on ankles and knees
- Foot/arch excercises/massage. You want a very supple and strong arch. Keep arch / achilles / calves well stretched. Think toe raises / dips, arch massage
- Deep tissue massage ... every month or two (or more if you can afford it!) go get a full body deep tissue massage .... amazing how you will feel!
- Foam roller. This is your best friend .. especially as a lot of knee and hip pain comes from tight IT band, tight glutes and tight hamstrings. Come to love the pain of the roller.
I agree with @socallefty .... throw out shoes when they have lost their support!!! If after a few weeks/months of feeling pretty good you start feeling painful ankles, knees, lower back ... it is probably past time for new shoes. The midsole support can give out well before the soles wear through. For me, a pair of GR8s last about 2-3 months max.
Finally.
Lose weight. Yeah, easier said than done most of the time. But being at a lighter body weight takes a lot of stress off the joints.
And add a presidential dietThe only way to take care of your body is to play golf.
I've been trying to start to look into insoles with arch support. I have generally high arches and playing can be painful in my feet for longer durations, however, I have always been at a loss on where and how to find proper insoles. Do you have any advice?
And add a presidential diet
Oh I see, what has your experience with Superfeet been? How often do you have to replace them? As per Good Feet, how expensive is expensive? If they have life-time warranty, I don't mind the expense as much.I have medium arches ... I use the Superfeet brand ... find them on TW ... I like either the blue or the green. For high arches, I think there is another color.
My husband has ridiculous arches, you can slide a pencil under his foot while he stands and not touch his foot.
He went to Good Feet and got their removeable arch supports. He places them beneath the factory insole in his running shoes .... he does ultra distances and he loves them. (they are too high for my taste). They are expensive but they replace them for life if they break.
Don't run on your heels, and find yourself more cushioned shoes or insoles.
Oh I see, what has your experience with Superfeet been? How often do you have to replace them? As per Good Feet, how expensive is expensive? If they have life-time warranty, I don't mind the expense as much.
Does anyone have any smart tips for not destroying the body on hardcourt?
Especially in the warm-upAvoid rallies, shoot for the lines.
I do.@Cindysphinx might have some tips about this thread
Two years ago, I started spinning at my gym
Yes!I would say do some functional training(adding strength/power but not much size, the pros are lean for a reason), and isolate training each leg for stability. I agree with others, you want the best shoes that you can find for your running style.