Know Your Foot

The mechanics of every body is different and the way we run can vary depending on our body type and the shape of our foot. One of the main factors in determining running form is how the foot rolls from heel to toe in our stride. This movement is known as “pronation.”

Overpronation: This refers to a stride with impact mostly on the inside of the foot.
Underpronation: This occurs when the impact is on the outside of the foot.
Neutral Pronation: This is when the impact is even between both the inside and the outside of the foot.

You can tell which type of stride you may have by taking a look at a pair of your old shoes. If you have more wear on the outside of the shoe, you probably underpronate. If you have more ware on the inside of the shoe, you may overpronate. If the wear is relatively uniform, then you have neutral pronation.

You can also determine your pronation by looking at your arch. People with a low arch overpronate, while a high arch causes underpronation.

There may not be much you can do to change the shape of your foot, but you can find the right shoe to help compensate for any issue you may have. At SD PERSONAL TRAINER, we encourage our participants to have the proper equipment to enhance their workout and meet their fitness goals faster.