ankle pain

[skully]

I have no idea why I have this pain in ankle. It's not like I can't walk or exercise, but I feel this off and on pain while walking or exercising at times. I think it has a lot to do with the cardio I've been doing and the heavy carrying I usually do (carrying bags while at uni, weights...etc.) It's more of a strong pressure than actual "pain". I don't know how to process with cardio. I definitely cannot do HIIT and feel safe that I won't hurt myself...

[skully]

Bike HIITs are fuuun.

Can you give me an idea how to do HIIT on a bike?

I think it might be shoes I don't know...I don't feel comfortable in female "sports shoes". I tend to buy guy's shoes. Do you think that makes a difference?

[skully]

Yes, shoes make a HUGE difference. You need to find the shoe that's best for (a) your foot and (b) the sport. Aerobics shoes (cross-trainers) will have different support than running shoes, and trail running shoes are different than street/treadmill shoes. Some shoes have more arch support, some less; some support you if your foot turns naturally to the outside, some to the inside. It's definitely worth it to get a nice pair of shoes that's made for you. I'm a fan of New Balance, and foot turns to the outside (unlike most people's), so I either get a neutral support shoe or one with that specific support. I have two pairs, one for running and one for weights/aerobics/spin. I never wear them outside (except when I run outside) because I don't want them to wear fast. I replace them every 6-8 months or when knees start to tweak to let me know they're ready to be changed. Shoes are serious.

HIIT on the bike is just like HIIT on the treadmill: sprint followed by rest. Up the resistance, up the speed for sprint, then slow down with low resistance for rest.

I'll shamely say that I wear the same 2-3 shoes I had back in '07 and they're just so comfy and I love them so much. I used to wear female sports shoes but I was never comfy in them. I'm very picky...so I don't know how will I find shoes that suits me best. Wearing BB shoes for weights doesn't make much of a difference at most.......but with running...yeah def does.