Arch Supports Help You Walk The Distance

June 7, 2009

We often receive emails from our subscribers who are walking to lose weight.  One of the most common questions we receive is, “WHY DO MY FEET HURT?”.

Well, it’s as simple as understanding biomechanics 101.  With each step you take 1 to 5 times your body weight goes straight down to your feet, ankles, knees, joints and back.  If you are walking on cement, with shoes that don’t provide proper arch support and 3 times your body weight is stepping down on your feet at each step, well, do the math.  If you weigh 150 lbs., then that would mean that 450 lbs. of pressure is on your feet at each step.  After walking a few blocks, it’s no doubt your feet hurt.

One thing you need to keep in mind is that you do NOT have to live with the pain.  Pain is not a natural symptom of the aging process.  Foot pain does not have to become a burden to your lifestyle.  It’s as simple as removing foot pain by inserting arch supports into your shoes.  Arch supports will place your foot into the correct position, realign your skeletal system and voila, the weightbearing pressure that was causing pain to your feet, ankles, knees, joints and back can be corrected!

Arch supports can be found in many specialty stores around the world.  Most of these stores will have you step on a HarrisMat for footprinting and then demonstrate a visual balance test.  The footprint will show you ‘dark areas’ that represent weightbearing pressure and where your body is compensating for pain while you walk.  Brick and mortar retail stores charge 3x’s more for arch supports (compared to the walking store at  www.walk2bfit.com ) because the retail stores have to cover their costs.

At http://www.walk2bfit.com we’ve found a way to make arch supports affordable to you online (the same exact one’s sold by doctors, physical therapists and foot specialists).  Our arch supports are measured against a proprietary formula used from the brannock foot measurement system.  So we can actually size your arch supports from your shoe size.  A few of our customers may not get that perfect fit the first time, in that case we send a footprint kit and take custom measurements to guarantee fit!  Our cost $69.99 with a guaranteed fit and a lifetime warranty.  In store retail price for this product ranges from $199.00 to $279.00 — an instant savings, no rebates or discounts!

When you’re on your next walk and your feet hurt, don’t settle for the pain, get arch supports and see for yourself.

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