I have been posting a lot of fitness articles as of late, but this is a fitness and lifestyle blog as well. I am going to be posting more articles about daily life and how to make your quality of lifestyle easier-- one tip at a time. I recently discovered a tip online that I wanted to share with everyone here.
If you use a straight blade razor, especially the ones with three or more blades, this tip is especially useful for you. Not only will it allow your straight razor blade to last longer, but it will save you tons of cash! The next time you notice your blades getting a bit dull, try this trick.
Run your razor blade backwards long-ways against your arm. Do this with moderate pressure about ten times. This helps remove excess hair from the razor blades, the oils on your arm help lubricate the blades, and your skin acts as a blade sharpener.
How do I know this?
Back in the "old days", people used leather to sharpen their razor blades. Your skin acts as the leather. Remember not to drag the razor against your skin as if you were shaving-- you will lose your arm hair! Be careful not to pull the razor side-to-side. You can risk cutting yourself.
Try this trick and post your comments here! Did it work for you? I've been using the same Gillette Mach 3 Razor Blade for 10 months using this trick! It saves me a ton of money on purchasing refill cartridges!
How To Become A Personal Trainer
I've been in the fitness industry for a little over 6 years now. I've clawed and climbed my way to the top of my local fitness community. It wasn't easy. Besides just making a name for myself, I had to produce quality work. I had to prove that I knew my stuff and that I was going to be a long-term staple in this industry.
My friends over at the Department of Labor posted a great article a while back. This is a great resource on how to become a personal trainer, where to start, what to expect, and what you should look for in each aspect of the ladder you climb.
If you apply yourself, you can become the best at what you do. Not only does it take daily commitment, but you have to focus on the long-term plan.
I did it, so can you!
My friends over at the Department of Labor posted a great article a while back. This is a great resource on how to become a personal trainer, where to start, what to expect, and what you should look for in each aspect of the ladder you climb.
If you apply yourself, you can become the best at what you do. Not only does it take daily commitment, but you have to focus on the long-term plan.
I did it, so can you!
My Feet Hurt When I Run; What Should I Do?
I recently received this question from a BeFit reader:
Justin,
I started jogging for the first time yesterday. Today, my right foot is killing me. Why do my feet hurt whenever I try to run?
Firstly, the muscles in your feet can sometimes become tight. If you don't do much physical activity, this could be the case with you. When you go from a sedentary lifestyle to slamming your feet against the pavement on a daily or bi-daily basis, this can be a huge transition for your muscles to overcome.
Try putting an ice-pack on your feet after you run. If the pain doesn't subside after 3 weeks or if it's more of an acute pain, please seek a doctor's advice immediately. You don't want to make a moderate problem become worse.
If you experience any swelling of the foot or ankle, take it more slowly. If the swelling persists, you need to visit your physician to see what the issue could be.
The issue could stem from your shoes. If you're using new shoes, break them in just by walking around in them on your daily routine instead of initially running in them.
Are your shoes the right size? I was wearing the wrong size shoe for years before a specialty shoe store informed me otherwise. Your shoe size may need to be bigger or smaller. You may also need a wider shoe size. Is your foot flat or arched? A specialty insole could be of assistance to you.
Have you ever had a gait analysis? You will be placed on a treadmill while a camera records how your foot impacts the ground. The professionals will use this to determine whether your foot stride is neutral, if you over pronate, under pronate and will assist you with what type of shoe you should purchase.
Remember, muscle pain is normal when you start a new activity that your body isn't used to. If you feel joint or bone pain, you need to have it evaluated.
Justin,
Firstly, the muscles in your feet can sometimes become tight. If you don't do much physical activity, this could be the case with you. When you go from a sedentary lifestyle to slamming your feet against the pavement on a daily or bi-daily basis, this can be a huge transition for your muscles to overcome.
Try putting an ice-pack on your feet after you run. If the pain doesn't subside after 3 weeks or if it's more of an acute pain, please seek a doctor's advice immediately. You don't want to make a moderate problem become worse.
If you experience any swelling of the foot or ankle, take it more slowly. If the swelling persists, you need to visit your physician to see what the issue could be.
The issue could stem from your shoes. If you're using new shoes, break them in just by walking around in them on your daily routine instead of initially running in them.
Are your shoes the right size? I was wearing the wrong size shoe for years before a specialty shoe store informed me otherwise. Your shoe size may need to be bigger or smaller. You may also need a wider shoe size. Is your foot flat or arched? A specialty insole could be of assistance to you.
Have you ever had a gait analysis? You will be placed on a treadmill while a camera records how your foot impacts the ground. The professionals will use this to determine whether your foot stride is neutral, if you over pronate, under pronate and will assist you with what type of shoe you should purchase.
Remember, muscle pain is normal when you start a new activity that your body isn't used to. If you feel joint or bone pain, you need to have it evaluated.
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