Remedies for Chafing

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A continuous rubbing of the skin in an area during running can cause a burning sensation and red rash.
Places on the skin where you sweat, stay moist and have friction are the worst!
 The nipple area, underarm areas, feet and anywhere where skin rubs to close to skin.

Prevention of Chafing

• Dehydration can cause sweating which causes chafing, so the remedy to hydrate by drinking plenty of water, 1 or 2 glasses of water an hour before going for a walk or run.
• Pour powder into the folded part of a tissue and fold close the ends and use as a powder puffer.
• Vaseline apply thinly to skin area that rub, and in skin folds.
•  dab olive oil on the areas.
• Body Glide applied thinly.
• Wear less abrasive clothing nylon and some combinations of synthetic clothing can be the worst. If you have to wear this clothing protect the areas with compression pants or tights. A synthetic bra with no seams or seams that are not in prone areas and that are not bunched, but rolled seamed edges.
• moisture-wicking fabrics such as Coolmax and Drifit is  Dri-FIT, 45% polyester/39% nylon/16% spandex jerseys are the best materials. 100% cotton stays wet and can promote chafing.

Please leave a comment in the section below what remedies you use for preventing chafing.

 

Learn to Run Today!

Learn to Run Today!

Young or old it doesn't matter when you start!

This is a running program for beginners that gently starts you run/walking and after 6 weeks you will be running 4 to 5 Kilometers.About 30 minutes of complete running!

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By accomplishing goals and feeling healthier, you will love the freedom running brings to your life! Running and being active helps prevent diseases like obesity, degenerative maladies, and even cancer. That's why learning to run today will give you the freedom to really know yourself and your potential!

 

Learn to Run - Run/Walk Program!

Why do we start running using the run/walk method?

•  An easy method to stick to in the beginning.
•  The run/walk method is gentler on your body.
•  Changes are gradual and gentler which helps motivate you and encourages you to be challenged.
•  With both walking and running mixed it's a positive activity for your health and fitness, eliminating stress and having you focus on what matters most in life.

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Here's a sneak preview!
This is what all Levels will do before and after run/walking.

• Do warm up and cool down walk. 10min walk to start - 30 min run or run/walk - 10 to 15 min walk after.
•  Make sure that you total is at least 40min.  This what it will look like. 10min walk - 20min run/walk - 10 to 15 min walk cool down.
• Stretching helps your running program and prevents injury, so don't  forget to stretch! You can find the best stretches here!

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