Winter fit

Staying Fit in the Winter
It's easy to maintain a good fitness routine when the weather outside is inviting. During the fall and spring months, the gently warm, not-too-cool atmosphere almost begs you to go outside and get active. In the winter, it's a different story - the harsh cold does all but lock your doors and physically prevent you from going for a run or bike ride.
However, it's important to stay healthy, even in the dead of winter. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the average American needs at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to stay healthy. Here are some tips to keep up with your fitness routine despite the bitter cold.
Be On the Go
If you've got a nearby errand to run, or if your office is within biking distance, try biking instead of driving. Since you have to get to these places anyway, why not combine the commute with your daily exercise, too? Even when it's cold, you can distract yourself by being on an important mission. Besides, your body will generate heat and warm you up once you get going.
Buddy Up
Find a partner to exercise with. When you have a partner, you're held accountable to your workout and are less likely to skip it. Plus, it makes working out that much more fun when you can socialize at the same time.
Be Fashion Forward
Go ahead and invest in the proper winter attire. There is nothing more miserable than exercising when it's cold out and not being properly dressed. Layers are useful because you can peel them off when your body warms up and put them back on when you cool down, ensuring maximum comfort.
Mix it Up
Be sure to keep your workouts fresh. Go running one day, then try biking the next, and then try rock climbing the next, and so on. Not only does it keep you from getting bored, but it keeps your body from getting in a rut, causing you to burn more calories and fat.
Do What You Like
If you hate running, don't try to take it up during the winter months just because you feel like you "should." Because you're already predisposed to pass on working out in winter, focus on activities you actually enjoy. You're obviously more likely to stick with them that way.
Hopefully these tips will help you stay active during the winter season. Though it can be extremely difficult, the benefits of exercising are innumerous. So, get out there and do it!

Office Lectures

Triangle foot and ankle specialist has began to offer night time lectures every month. These lectures will be on any topic requested by patients or groups who are interested. Lectures can include anything foot or ankle related. Running pains/shoes/heel pain/diabetic foot care and health/toe nail fungus. If you or a group would be interested in attending a lecture then please call our office today at 919-851-3435.

Summer Sports

Did you know that a custom orthotic can fit into almost any athletic sport shoe/cleat or skate. Dr. Thomas is able to take almost any device and fit the orthotic comfortably into it. It is always important to bring the device into the office so we can examine it for proper fit and comfort. Feel free to give our office a call for a pair of custom orthotics to help relieve the pain and ache in your feet.

Shin Pain

Shin pain can be a precursor to a tibial stress fracture. Often the causes stem from to much stress placed on the shin bones during high impact activity. It can also be from excess stress placed on the posterior tibial tendons. Rest is often the answer. However, prevention is the key to these injuries because they will often recur. Custom Orthotics made by Dr. Thomas can help. Dr. Thomas also has numerous in office modalities to help with this.