Rock and Roll on Your Feet With the Ryn

Ryn, The Next Generation Rocker Sole-Rock and Roll on Your Feet
The Ryn shoes promote balance, stability and control.
What Makes RYN Footwear Different?
• Exceptional Stability – The structured RYN air-tunnel system provides cushioning at impact without sacrificing stability. The shoe drives straight ahead without caving in or rolling out.
• 45 Degree Rocker – The rocker challenges major muscle groups more than most other rocker sole shoes. MBT has about a 30 degree rocker on the Sport model.
• Arch Stimulation – A slight “arch hump” pleasantly stimulates the arch as your foot passes through the gait cycle.
• Extra Padding and Depth – RYN athletic shoes have extra heel, top line and tongue padding, thus ensuring a secure fit without heel slipping problems.
• Orthotic Friendly – Since the central message behind RYN is balance, stability and control – we encourage the use of orthotics for maximum stability, if needed. RYN shoes have the added depth to accept custom or OTC orthotics (i.e. Lynco) without incurring fitting problems, like heel slipping.
• Excellent Stability on Uneven Terrain – Unlike brands like Skechers and MBT, RYN has no soft, collapsing memory foam. The structured air tunnel provides much better stability in grass, on inclines and on uneven surfaces, like cobblestones.
• Better Wet Weather Performance – Since there is no soft foam sensor for water to permeate, RYN shoes can be easily worn in the rain and wet weather without fear of damaging the shoes. The RYN Trail shoes are lined with Sympatex®, which allows the foot to breathe, without letting water in.
• Impeccable Craftsmanship – RYN footwear is built to last. The shoes are beautifully manufactured, lasted and finished. Their 7-layer construction, manufacturing process and materials selection assures your customers of wearing a shoe with excellent longevity that will feel great every time they lace them up. Every aspect of R&D, manufacturing and quality control is tightly controlled under one roof. There is no “contract manufacturing” to China, Vietnam, Indonesia or Singapore.
• Attractive Styling Across Multiple Categories – RYN’s athletic, casual, dress and sandal lines have drawn praise from customers since they have arrived in the U.S. There’s a RYN shoe for almost any occasion. Many of the RYN models are designed in Milan, and manufactured in Korea.

Watch Dr. Kerch, Seattle podiatrist, explain the concept of the rocker sole shoes on You Tube. Dr. Kerch recommends the rocker sole shoe as a time honored solution to heel, forefoot, back pain and arthritis. Look no further than the new Ryn rocker sole shoe. Dr. Kerch sees patients in her Seattle Clinic and owns the Pain Relief Center "Your 2 Feet" in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2dgthrjHUY

To see more of the celebrities and athletes posing in their Ryns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggTG7wWsNI


There are actually several different types of shoes that may employ
some instability or a rocking motion:
• Toning shoes may look odd but utilize various designs to force the
core muscles in your body to work harder to obtain balance.
• Mild rocker shoes are not meant to improve posture or balance.
They reduce strain on the heel and toes by allowing you to roll
normally with each step.
• Unstable rockers have an unstable heel designed to force you to
change your center of gravity and posture and stand up straighter.
• Stable and medical rockers are great for reducing certain motion
in the toe joints or off-loading pressure from a particular area of
the foot. These are mainly prescribed by podiatrists to treat arthritis
or pain in the ball of the foot, diabetes, and plantar fasciitis.
They also may be prescribed for use after surgical procedures.
In fact, toning shoes are the fastest-growing shoe category
since the 1970s.
Rocker bottom and toning shoes can change your walking or standing
posture. They can change how you walk, and the muscles of
the body adjust and compensate. Because you will be using new
muscles, your podiatrist might recommend that you wear these
shoes for shorter walks or on alternating days for cross training. In
some patients, rocker bottom shoes can cause injuries such as Achilles
tendinitis or ankle sprains. But in others, the slight adjustment in
gait can help tone and strengthen muscles. However, it is important
to remember that anyone who already has
an unstable gait should be very cautious
about using these types of shoes.
Most doctors agree that if these shoes can get people motivated to
walk, thereby improving their health and fitness, they are worth the
money. However, make sure to check with your podiatrist, who can
recommend the best shoe for you for any activity. Also, be sure to
start wearing them in gradually, and stop immediately if any pain or
discomfort develops.

The Ryn reduces strain on the heel and toes by allowing you to roll normally with each step. Stable and medical rockers are great for reducing certain motion in the toe joints or off-loading pressure from a particular area of the foot. These are mainly prescribed by podiatrists to treat arthritis or pain in the ball of the foot, diabetes, and plantar fasciitis. They also may be prescribed for use after surgical procedures.
Toning shoes are the fastest-growing shoe category since the 1970s.
Rocker bottom and toning shoes can change your walking or standing
posture. They can change how you walk, and the muscles of the body adjust and compensate. Because you will be using new muscles, Dr Kerch recommends that you wear these shoes for shorter walks or on alternating days for cross training. In some patients, rocker bottom shoes can cause injuries such as Achilles tendinitis or ankle sprains if you do not first develop muscle tone gradually. The slight adjustment in gait can help tone and strengthen muscles. However, it is important to remember that anyone who already hasan unstable gait should be very cautious about using these types of shoes.Most doctors agree that if these shoes can get people motivated to
walk, thereby improving their health and fitness, they are worth the money. However, make sure to check with Dr. Kerch to recommend the best shoe for you for any activity. Also, be sure to start wearing them in gradually, and stop immediately if any pain or discomfort develops.
Dr. Kerch is Board Certified with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a member of the APMA practicing in Seattle , WA 206-786-0064.
The curved soles have seven layers, including an air bag in the heel. Dr. Kerch recommends to her patients "to choose being stable vs. unstable while standing” when you are evaluating shoes with this design of the sole. These two-pound shoes are lighter than the MBT’s, and they also yield less impact during gait from the feet up to the back. The totally waterproof Trails “are great for the rainy days we get in the Pacific Northwest.” An added bonus is they give your “calf muscles a challenge while walking.”

In studies sponsored by manufacturers, the rounded-sole design improves postural alignment and minimizes joint stress. It is said by some it is like walking in soft sand. While walking your stride is also changed. Leg muscles get stretched and worked harder than in regular walking shoes. This stimulates the circulation in your calves.

To see more of the celebrities and athletes posing in their Ryns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggTG7wWsNI

Ryn is the Official Sportswear Partner for the Winter and Summer Olympic Games - South Korea.

RYN has received excellent reviews in the New York Times, Lifetime TV ("The Balancing Act"), and numerous industry magazines, including Footwear News, Footwear Insight and WSA Today.
Ryn Footwear is gaining viral exposure on social networking sites, including blogs, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages. Ryn is rapidly coming to the top of search lists on rocker sole shoes, and is being favorably compared to the best brands in the category. Articles like "All About Rocker Sole Shoes" and "RYN vs. MBT Comparison" are receiving hundreds of hits by people researching this category of footwear. Finally, when people research the Ryn brand for customer reviews and testimonials, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.Tone your legs! Strengthen your core! Improve your posture! These
are some of the claims made by athletic shoe companies now
producing toning shoes. Some of these claims might be right on the
money, but before you put down the big bucks for the newest fad in
shoes, you may want to have more information.

Joseph Chiglinsky Has 10 Years of Z-CoiL Wearing History

Joseph Chiglinsky has three pairs of Z-CoiL's and he has been wearing Z-CoiL's for 10 years. He just purchased his fourth pair at Your 2 Feet. He took advantage of the discounted prices and bought a Z walker black velcro style.

Ten years ago Joseph stated he had back pain for years. He is ready to tell anyone how he didn't obtain relief until he started wearing Z-CoiL pain relief footwear.

Joseph is retired as a fast food manager for Buyer King, Papa Murphys, Pawn Exchange, and Tesoroes. Tesoros has the largest US refineries. They are gone from Washington. This type of work on cement floors aggravated his leg and back pain. He walked 1-2 miles as a manager and decided to leave because of the stress.

Joseph has been working at the local Ikea for the past four years. Now he stands in one place a lot at his job at Ikea. He says, "I gave up headaches as a manager when I switched to my Ikea job."

My Z-CoiL shoes help take off the pressure I feel in my back and legs when I am ringing up customer sales at Ikea.

"If you have back pain,let me tell you where to buy Z-coils." (at Your 2 Feet Seattle in the Capital Hill neighborhood)

Jill Andreotti Has 17 Pairs of Z-CoiL footwear and Counting

Jill Andreoti has 17 pairs of Z-CoiL footwear.
She just bought her most recent pair, a white pair of Freedoms. White shoes are required for the WSU School of Nursing classes she is enrolled in. Jill was able to take advantage of the sale prices currently in place.

Jill had shockwave therapy by Dr. Kerch in 2002 for her heel pain. "I'll never forget how much Dr. Kerch helped relieve my heel pain. She performed the shockwave therapy in 2002. Then she introduced me to the Z-CoiL footwear. Now I wear the Z-CoiL shoes all the time."

11 ways to live well in 2011 Check #QR Codes

By Jennifer LaRue Huget and Lenny Bernstein
Tuesday, January 11, 2011; 5:58 PM

1. Check QR codes


You'll be seeing more of these postage-stamp-shaped "quick response" graphics in and around the grocery store in the coming year as retailers and food manufacturers learn how to put this relatively new technology to work. Using your bar-code-reading smartphone, you take a picture of the QR code to access extra information about the product at hand. Look for food packages to feature QR codes that, when scanned, yield nutrition facts and recipes.


11 ways to live well in 2011

Find the Right Arch Support/ Orthotic For You

Orthotics and Arch Supports $20-$65
The right arch support can provide better foot alignment and improve posture. Do you have a pair of exercise, casual shoes or work shoes that just aren't comfortable? The right arch support could make a huge difference. We carry arch supports and orthotics from Aetrex, Powerstep, Spenco and Emsold.
Your 2 Feet has a heat customizable and molded orthotic for $125.00. These are unique to other locations and serve as a first step to custom/prescription orthotics.
Make an appointment with Dr. Kerch to fabricate custom prescription orthotics billed to your insurance company.
There's a very good chance that we can find the right arch support for your feet.

Bioactive Runner and "Suspensionology" Expert Test Drove Z-CoiL's

Don has been a runner for 72 years. As a child he remembers running with his mom's pie pan as a wheel to steer around.
Don says," I would define myself as a mountain-trail/wilderness all terrain runner". He has ran in the Death Valley every year. It's a 4 mile trek along Golden Canyon, which is a miniature Grand Canyon. Don's unofficial world record pace running on Maiui's Mt. Haleakala Crater was 3 hours. (Guiness wasn't there to make it official)
Don has worked as a shock absorber tester doing research for 7 different companies. Now the technology has shifted from the previous spring and shock systems. Don currently writes for Car and Driver" as a specialist in "suspenseologist".
Don's favorite example of where to study the best example of shock absorbing principles are those applied in the Packard car. Packard's last major development was the Hudson derived "Torsion-Level" suspension, an electronically controlled four-wheel torsion-bar suspension that balanced the car's height front to rear and side to side, having electric motors to compensate each spring independently. Contemporary American competitors had serious difficulties with this suspension concept, trying to accomplish the same with air-bag springs before dropping the idea.
Don related how the Packard had a levelling power cushion utilizing two front shock absorbers. Two springs that were linked to the rear wheels by a torsion bar and operated on the 4 wheels. When the shock absorber moved up on the front wheel, the back wheel rose up simultaneously.
As the shock absorber went down on the front wheel, the back wheel went down at the same time. They were connected by a long torsion bar which would twist when moved.
Don developed a new running technique that now he calls "bioactive running". In 1947 he used to call it called "physinetrics". Don borrowed this style from the Packard suspension system. He duplicates the sensation in his body from the Packard design concept mentioned above.
The bioactive running technique works on the principle of equalizing and leveling. Going uphill or downhill there should be a shift of energy absorbing shock in the lower extremity. This adjustment is anticipated by an assessment of the declination or inclination noted in the terrain ahead. Going uphill or downhill there should be a shift of energy absorbing the shock in your lower extremity anticipated prior to the declination or inclination. There is no vertical body motions while equalizing/leveling. It is important your head stays level as the muscles of your front leg pull you forward at the same time as your rear leg pushes you forward. Your abdominal muscles are activated as a fulcrum.
Bioactive running follows the concept of actively adapting the body to accommodate the surface you are encountering. Bioactive running's principle is to anticipate and accommodate the upcoming force before it is delivered. You must level your body to reduce the impact in advance of a change of terrain. Keep your center of gravity and your "lever length" the same no matter what is present in the changing terrain at the impact zone.
The goal is to pre-load and lower your body as you accommodate for a bump up or a bump down.
This essentially becomes a negative force down and a positive push up.
Let gravity be the accelerator. Be proactive, put a little forward lean from your ankles while moving forward, but not much.
The end result is you reduce the force of a positive bump force on your body while running. By this technique you develop equality of body pressures by zero body vertical motion. Your hands follow your legs. Your hands should be open handed on the same side facing up.
Don got his first pair of Z-CoiL footwear. He heard of Al Gallegos invention as a possible best application for "suspensology" in footwear. Don was intrigued by the technology and sought out what developments were on the horizon. He learned about the Z-CoiL and was curious how the coils would "ride" using his bioactive running principles. Al Gallegos, the inventor of the shoe, had developed a prototype over 15 years ago. This prototype was Don's first experience with the Z-CoiL. Don says," I always wanted to make a show with coils. It only makes sense."
Don was a tester in 1988 for Nike running shoes. A friend of his at a retail store gave Don a contact in Nike. He would share his experiences using Nike's prototypes and reported what happened as the technology changed.
During Don's recent visit to Your 2 Feet he bought a new set of coils. Because of the surfaces he runs and hikes the coils wear out over time. He also bought a pair of Lyncos orthotics.
If you would like more information or to speak to Don, please e-mail us for his contact information.

Got Something In Your Shoe?

Consumer Alert: Got something in your shoe?
Buyers Must Beware of Differences Between Prescription Orthotics and over-the-counter Arch Supports
When your feet hurt, even the simplest task can be agonizing. Consumers often look for quick relief to ease the pain of throbbing heels and toes, commonly caused by foot conditions or improperly fitted footwear. Prescription orthotic devices, shoe inserts that are intended to correct common ailments or abnormal walking patterns, are worn by about 8 percent of Americans to alleviate foot aches and pains.
These days, retail stores advertising “custom-made” inserts, arch supports, and insoles are cropping up on street corners all across the country. In fact, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), 17 percent of people who wear orthotics bought them in a retail store rather than from a trained health care professional. While all these foot health products tout similar remedies, buyers can benefit from understanding the differences between medically prescribed orthotic devices and over-the-counter shoe inserts. The title links you to the next article on what's available at Your 2 Feet. Find the right choice for you by our on site expert fitters.
WSPMA offers the following guidance for consumers purchasing a device to help save their feet and wallets from the agony of ineffective or damaging foot care products:
• Don’t live with foot pain. A podiatrist provides comprehensive care by examining, diagnosing and treating foot pain. Based on a patient’s diagnosis, podiatrists often prescribe orthotics as a conservative approach to many common foot ailments. Only a licensed health care professional can diagnose and prescribe medical treatments, including orthotics.
• Find the prescription that’s right for you. Prescribed orthotic devices fall into three broad categories: rigid, which primarily attempt to maintain the foot in the proper functional position; soft, which offer minimal support but primarily help absorb shock, increase balance, and take pressure off sore spots; and semi-rigid, which provide a combination of functional support and balance while walking or participating in sports. Wearing the wrong type of shoe insert can be detrimental to feet, especially for people with diabetes or arthritis.
• Spending more can get you less. Not all over-the-counter shoe inserts are effective—no matter the price. Consulting with a podiatrist before trying products from retail stores can help consumers select a device that treats their ailment, thus saving them time, pain, and money.
• Beware of the buildup. Consumers should be wary of products with lofty claims or promises of comfort based solely on size. Without proper diagnosis, even “custom-made” inserts can be inadequate.
• Consider other treatment options. Although APMA’s survey found that prescribing custom foot orthotics was the most common treatment received from podiatrists, it may not be a solution for everyone. An APMA member podiatrist can provide and determine a treatment option that’s right for you.
• Check with insurance providers. Although prescription orthotic devices can be expensive, they may be covered by insurance. Check with your insurance company or health care administrator to find out how much of the cost will be picked up by your plan. Over-the-counter or “custom-made” shoe inserts from retail stores are rarely covered by insurance.

Happy 2011- If I Can Dream (Elvis and Celine)

Featured This Month-Merino Wool Socks for Winter Comfort

"Since 1905 my family has been committed to our employees, our community and making fine quality socks just for you."
President Wigwam Mills, Inc., Bob Chesebro

Wigwam Mills, Inc. is proud to knit its socks in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A., just for you because we care.
We care that thousands of manufacturers in this country sacrifice quality for less-expensive labor in other areas of the world, to increase the bottom line. We continue to lobby in Washington D.C. for programs that responsibly limit the quantity of imported products coming into this country while still pursuing a policy of fair trade with our many global neighbors. We care about the environmental, sociological, and financial implications of this policy.
We want you to feel good about buying the Wigwam brand because we’ve set a standard of integrity that we strive to live up to every day.
Our manufacturing facility is state of the art and getting more “green” all of the time. We have and are working with local utilities to improve our efficiency and limit our carbon footprint by installing solar energy panels to heat our water, motion sensory lights to limit wasted power, and responsible waste management to re-use and recycle as much as we can.
We support wool producers in this country by sourcing our wool almost exclusively from American yarn spinners who buy from American wool growers. And we support domestic yarn spinners whenever possible and work with them to get the best quality natural and man made fibers and yarn for all of our products.
For over 100 years, Wigwam has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers. We have done this not just through providing them the finest quality socks, but by providing them with the assurance that their purchase of Wigwam socks supports its reputation of honesty and integrity.

Your 2 Feet chose Wigwam socks because of their quality and features for our Seattle customers and community 8 years ago. Merino wool offers softness, foot hugging, and is cushiony all over. Make Wigwam's your American made socks for 2011 (MMX1).

40 Ideas For New Years Resolutions

As a fitness trainer, I realize that the best way to get everything that you want is to set goals. As we come into the New Year, there is no better time to set goals. So here are 40 goals/New Years Resolutions. Pick one or do a combination of several. Either way, if you stick to it, you will become a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled person. Happy New Year!

Body and Health

1. Eat more fruits and vegetables everyday. Make it a goal to add at least three
2. Join a health club and go at least 3 times a week
3. Build muscle. Remember, each pound of muscle burns an extra 40 calories a day while at rest!
4. Get regular doctors visits, exams, and physicals
5. Stop smoking, or smoke less
6. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away
7. Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night
8. Limit your sugar and fatty food intake

Family and Relationships

1. Be a more attentive parent, spouse, or friend
2. Spend more time with your loved ones
3. Make people laugh
4. Be more supportive of your childrens dreams
5. Bond with a family member that you don't see often
6. Have family night at least once a week
7. Have date night with your partner or spouse at least once a week

Career, Education, and Finance

1. Save 10% of your income (or whatever percent is good for your financial situation)
2. But less needless stuff
3. Devise a savings plan so that you can buy something important
4. Save money by doing things yourself rather than hiring someone
5. Create a budget and stick to it
6. Vow to learn at least one new thing each day
7. Further your education
8. Improve your business or career status
9. Make a new career or educational move
10. Redevote yourself to your career

Fun

1. Take a few vacations and weekend trips
2. Take up a new hobby
3. Start a club or organization
4. Meditate
5. Volunteer or donate to a charity or good cause
6. Take time for yourself
7. Smile more often (it really is contagious)
8. Have spa days

Misc.

1. Keep your car, office, and home cleaner
2. Swear/curse less
3. Finish something you started
4. Start a garden
5. Drive safer
6. Watch less television
7. Set goals, put them in writing, and go for it!

You can learn even more about fitness and goal setting at http://www.21daybody.com. Try my 21 day fitness challenge. You can lose up to 20 pounds in 21 days. Tracy has lost over 100 pounds! To assist in her weight loss, Tracy studied health, fitness, and nutrition in college and then went on to get her personal trainer certification. She then started Lady Like Fitness and loves helping others achieve their goals. Tracy has done print modeling and she has been a television spokesperson for various exercise products. Tracy resides in Baltimore, Maryland. You can lose weight and get in shape fast with Tracys 21 Day Body Transformation System available in paperback and eBook at http://www.21daybody.com.

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