Latest Summer Fitness Trends

 How do you stay fit in the summer?

Summer is a great time to stay active and get fit! We can get outside and enjoy the beautiful outdoors, take a hike, bike a trail or play a game of beach volleyball. If you are looking for what’s hot in the fitness world this summer, there are a few trends that you may want to check out:

Boot camps – While the name may sound a little intimidating, these fitness classes are getting people in tip-top shape with high intensity activity and accountability. Focus is often on strength, endurance and flexibility.

Yoga – There are many forms of yoga emerging, each focusing on different techniques or set in a different environment such as those in hot and humid rooms. Find a reputable studio near you to learn proper technique and find out what this trend is all about.

Zumba – This and other dance style workouts are very popular this summer. The high energy level, challenging movements and music that makes you want to get up and move make this type of class a must-try.

CrossFit – This fitness program focuses on strength and conditioning. It revolves around aerobic exercise, weight lifting, speed training, gymnastics and plyometrics to name a few.

Obstacle races – As an alternative to a typical marathon, these races are fun and challenging.  Whether you are running through mud or climbing walls, explore the races in your community this summer.

Wherever your fitness adventures take you, make sure you are keeping your feet healthy. If foot pain is getting in your way, contact Capital District Podiatry . Dr. Tejas Pandya can diagnose any problems you may have and provide the treatment you need to get back to your life without foot pain. Call (518) 273-0053 to make an appointment today. 

Foot Odor & Sandals

 Do you have a pair sandals that you just love but are having a hard time wearing because of how they make your feet smell? During the summer, your shoes can create the type of warm, damp environment that bacteria love to invade. Foot odor can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem.

Dr. Tejas Pandya, foot specialist in New York treats all foot and ankle problems and has helped many patients through their foot odor woes. Foot odor problems can be the result of sweaty, dirty feet, which can be inevitable in sandals during the warm summer months. Basically, bacteria can grow in your shoes and on your feet themselves. They feed on oil and dead skin cells and can multiply quickly. You may not like to know it, but it is the waste that the bacteria emit that causes the odor on your feet and in your shoes.

You are probably wondering now what you can do about it! The good news is that there are ways to prevent foot odor. Dr. Pandya suggests the following tips:

•   Clean your feet daily to avoid smelly feet. Use an antibacterial soap and dry your feet thoroughly. It may also help to use a disinfectant foot spray in your sandals.

•   Your feet contain 250,000 sweat glands and if they are overactive, foot odor is often a symptom. Wearing socks that absorb sweat can improve a foot odor problem. An antiperspirant spray used on the soles of your feet and directly on your sandals can prevent foot sweating.

•   Opt for sandals made of leather or natural materials. This allows your feet to breathe and reduces sweating. Change out the shoes you wear as well to allow sandals to dry out between uses.

If your foot odor is becoming a problem and these tips fail to improve your condition, please contact Dr. Pandya for help. Make an appointment by calling our podiatric office at (518) 273-0053 or online .