Running involves a great deal of stress for the intervertebral discs and the knees. They are subjected to a constant, rhythmical succession of small overloads, small repetitive impacts as we jump. The intervertebral discs of the backbone, the small cushions separating the vertebrae, absorb these impacts and vibrations. The knees and cushions of the soles of our feet also absorb these impacts.

JOGGING TIPS:

WARMING UP

Warming up prepares the muscles for the effort, preventing possible injuries. Subjecting your muscles and tendons to stress, overloading and stretching without the necessary preparation can result in small muscle tears, contractures, etc. Our muscles and fibres could be cold and stiff and we must activate them, warm them up and stretch them, preparing them for the effort.

W-WEAR keeps your back and kidneys at an appropriate temperature. As well as supporting the trunk and shoulders, it reduces that vibration to be absorbed by your back.

SOFT AND FLAT TERRAIN

The softer the terrain, the less impact from each stride. Soil, grass, sand or athletics tracks are the most appropriate surfaces. This is especially important if you are overweight. Also, sloped terrain requires more effort from the vertebral muscle, general muscle, and cardiovascular system. If you are not appropriate trained then you should run on flat surfaces.

CORRECT POSTURE

A correct posture must be maintained for the correct balance of loads and to prevent excessive stresses. Avoid leaning forward, and keep your trunk straight and balanced, or bending backwards slightly, together with the shoulders.

W-WEAR will help you to keep a correct and natural posture so that your structure functions perfectly, balancing the loads.

APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT

You must wear light footwear. The sole must be 2 cm think at the heel and get progressively thinner towards the front of the shoe. It must have good damping capacity (polyurethane and air chamber) with a highly resistant sole. There must also be an extremely breathable replaceable interior sole. The heel must be stable but not rigid, with a high, rigid edge to prevent rubbing.