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| 755.1 | | ASICS::LESLIE | Argh! Where's my security blanket? | Tue Jul 07 1992 07:49 | 12 |
| The $65,000 question there. I use ASICS GT Express, but others use the
Nike 180 or indeed any of a half-dozen shoes from reputable
manufacturers,
The thing to remember here is money. Good shoes don't come cheap. I pay
up to $125 per pair and they support me well. CHeap shoes don't.
Finally, if he has a bad back, your hubby should talk to your doctor
before taking up running. At a minimum he probably should think about
wearing one of those support belts.
- andy
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| 755.2 | | PENUTS::SEMYONOV | | Tue Jul 07 1992 16:23 | 3 |
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Thanks, Andy.
$125 sounds quite reasonable.
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| 755.3 | Asics were rated very well | TLE::DBANG::carroll | a woman full of fire | Tue Jul 07 1992 16:39 | 7 |
| Last month's issue of Consumer Reports had an article on running shoes,
including ratings. I'll try to rememeber to bring the magazine in, but
I would recommend going to the library and reading it, because the ratings
are helpful, but more helpful is to know how they work, so that you can
choose the best shoe for *you*.
D! who can't imagine paying more than $100 for any pair of shoes
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| 755.4 | | ASICS::LESLIE | Argh! Where's my security blanket? | Wed Jul 08 1992 00:35 | 7 |
| Well, then imagine the damage that can be done if you wear shoes that
proide inadequate support. Save the $$$$, damage yourself.
BTW: Consumer Reports may be wonderful, but I'd tery and get ahold of
the Runners WOrld SHoe Review issue from a few months ago.
/andy
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| 755.5 | | MILKWY::ZARLENGA | Michael Zarlenga, DEC/FXO | Wed Jul 08 1992 06:20 | 12 |
| There are other concerns.
Fit is important. I find running shoes mostly vary width-wise, from
one manufacturer to another. I don't wear Nikes because they are too
narrow for my feet.
When laced up, there should be no more than 1 inch of tongue showing
along the instep of the sneaker. If there's more, the cut of the
sneaker is too thin for your foot.
Also, stabilty is important. Some sneakers offer no lateral stability,
and if you pronoate or supinate, this could lead to twisted ankles.
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| 755.6 | | MILKWY::ZARLENGA | Michael Zarlenga, DEC/FXO | Wed Jul 08 1992 06:21 | 4 |
| re:.18
CR's report was excellent, Andy. Not a search for the cheapest,
a search for the best, and then organized by price.
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| 755.7 | hint... | MILKWY::ZARLENGA | Michael Zarlenga, DEC/FXO | Wed Jul 08 1992 06:21 | 1 |
| These last few replies belong in a topic on running shoes...
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| 755.8 | cycling | TIGEMS::LEBRUN | | Fri Jul 10 1992 21:54 | 3 |
| How does cycling differ from running and walking? Is 20 minutes 3
times a week enough for cardiovascular fitness and 40 minutes enough to
burn fat??
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| 755.9 | | HEYYOU::ZARLENGA | ain't my type o'hype, baybeh | Sat Jul 11 1992 00:49 | 22 |
| re: .22, cardiovascular
The real metric is pulse rate, the paces are just general guidelines.
Calculate your target range, then see how long your pulse is in that
range while exercising.
Depending on whom you believe, you should exercise in the target range
for somewhere between 20 minutes to 45 minutes, 2-4 times a week.
Most "experts" say 30 minutes, 3 times a week. But others say you
really need 45, and only twice a week, and still others say 20 minutes
4 times a week. Pick one or flip a coin. 30 minutes, 3 times a week
is what I use.
re: .22, fat
Here's the dilemma ... the higher the intensity, the less percentage
of fat you burn for energy. Fat is slow to metabolize, so the slower
the pace, the more percentage of the energy used will come from fat.
By the way, you will still burn some fat, even in the target range.
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| 755.10 | running vs walking | PCOJCT::LOCOVARE | | Wed Jul 15 1992 20:31 | 5 |
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Does anyone own running and walking sneakers and is there
really a difference?? I have running but am now into walking
instead and thought of changing??
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| 755.11 | | LESLIE::leslie | Argh! Where's my security blanket? | Thu Jul 16 1992 01:23 | 4 |
| Ah yes, definitely. Running shoes have more stability in the midsole, usually,
for one thing.
/a
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| 755.12 | | MILKWY::ZARLENGA | ain't my type o'hype, baybeh | Thu Jul 16 1992 04:03 | 9 |
| re:.10
If I read your note correctly, you have running shoes already and want
to know if you can use them for walking, too.
If that's what you're asking, the answer is yes.
Andy, I think you read it the other way around ... that she has walking
shoes and wants to run in them.
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| 755.13 | | ASICS::LESLIE | People - we're #1 | Thu Jul 16 1992 11:16 | 2 |
| Yes indeed I did. T'other way round is fine - after all, that's what I
use my running shoes for when the midsole goes.
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| 755.14 | Health Rider? | MPGS::AGGARWAL | Geeta Aggarwal VIIS Engineering | Mon Nov 13 1995 17:46 | 12 |
| Moderators, please feel free to move this note. I did a dir/title=equip, and
only found this note.
I was wondering if anyone has had experience using the HealthRider, put out
by Covert Bailey. I tried it out at the Natick Mall and thought it felt
pretty comfortable. Did it help to tone your muscles? How do you feel after
you use the Health Rider vs. a stair master or treadmill or other exercise
equipment?
Geeta Aggarwal
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| 755.15 | pointer | TNPUBS::PAINTER | Planet Crayon | Mon Nov 13 1995 18:36 | 7 |
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Geeta,
Hi - long time! You might also check the DKAS::FLEX conference, note
1249.*.
Cindy
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