As many reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 Supine Ring Rows
10 Ring Dips
50 Double Unders
Post reps to BTWB.
Here's my thing about flip flops. I think they should only be worn in the comfort of your house. I've seen too many incidents where people wear their flip flops to a concert or sporting event and one of the flip flops breaks and they have to walk around in bare feet. What if you have to run? Ever tried running in flip flops? It's not easy. Well according to the Huffington Post, flip flops shouldn't be worn for a number of reasons. Here's what's going on when you slip on those flip flops.
Toes: Your toes need to grip the sandal to keep it on. Over time this can lead to tendinitis. This can be painful and lead to tendon tears or ruptures. It can also lead to hammer toes and can encourage bunion formation.
Bones: Overuse can also lead to stress fractures which are caused by repetitive trauma and little shock absorption. Sandals don't provide much cushion and standing around in them or walking for too long can lead to tiny cracks in the bones.
Bacteria: According to a study at the University of Miami, one pair of sandals can be home to 18,000 different types of bacteria.
Ankles: You carry your foot differently in sandals vs. ordinary shoes. This leads to shorter steps and less vertical force which can throw off your natural gait and trigger pain and problems in the body. Changes to your natural gait can lead to ankle, knee, hip, and back pain.
Arch: The plantar fascia that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot creates the arch in your foot. Thin flip flops can lead to inflammation of the plantar fascia which can cause arch pain. Lack of arch support can cause the foot to over-pronate or flatten out.
Heel: Heel pain can also stem from plantar fasciitis. Heel pain can stem from the foot repeatedly rising off the back of the flip flop.
Bottom line is although you may look as cool as a young Luke Palmisano sporting a new bro tank, some fresh board shorts, and then latest in sandal fashion, you could be doing your feet more harm than the cool look is worth.
Check out the full article HERE.
Speaking of Luke, he will be offering a one hour mobility session on Thursday at 1:30 PM. He will be covering ankle mobility and show you many great options to get your ankles warmed up and ready for action.
