Did you know a study conducted by Strava found that January 19th is the day that most fitness resolutions end? At Feet First Foot Care Specialists, we want to help our Middlesex County patients get past Quitter’s Day and make their resolutions become a firmly established routine. Our team of specialists shares tips that you can use to help you stay motivated and on track with your fitness resolutions for the new year and make it past Quitters Day like a champion! 

• Make Sure You Have the Right Footwear. If your exercise routine includes specific equipment, it is important to use the right size for you. This is also important when it comes to the footwear you use. It is important to wear comfortable, supportive, well-fitting shoes for the activities you conduct. Get your feet professionally measured and footwear properly fitted at our Middlesex County office.
• Make Resolution Routines A Habit with The Help Of A Friend. It can be much easier to be accountable and stay on track with a habit if you have a friend there with you. Canceling or bailing out on a day can be more difficult if you involve another person. But also, the action of the habit can be much more enjoyable at the time with another person. Share your success and set a fitness resolution with a motivated friend!
• Work With the Foot Conditions You Have. It is never beneficial to push yourself past your own limits! If you suffer from a chronic foot condition, our board-certified podiatrist Dr. Adam Mucinskas can help recommend what exercise routine is right for you and your specific foot conditions.
• Switch Up Your Routine Every Once In A While. Switching up your fitness routine every few weeks can help keep your routine interesting and even exciting! If every Wednesday you go for a run down your street, try going for a bike ride on a bike path! Consider even mixing and matching certain exercises such as going for a long walk and finishing with a yoga flow.
• Be Gentle with Yourself. This can be the biggest tip and trick for firmly solidifying a routine. If you complete a certain exercise goal, treat yourself to a warm bubble bath or a movie night! You deserve time to rest and it is important to let your body recuperate.

If you have questions about exercise and your feet and ankles, please contact us at our Cromwell, Connecticut office by calling 860-632-5499.