Putting on your Mizuno running shoes and going for a jog along with eating healthily are activities which could help you live longer, according to new research.
A study conducted at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston showed that getting outside in your Hi-Tec or Ecco trainers to exercise, train in the gym or even get on the golf course are activities three times more important in helping you live longer than characteristics in your genes.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, leading researcher, Dr Laural Yates, said: “Smoking, diabetes, obesity and hypertension significantly reduced the likelihood of a 90-year life span, while regular vigorous exercise substantially improved it.”
Researchers studied almost 2,400 men in an attempt to investigate how to have an “exceptionally long life”.
An estimated 41 per cent of participants lived to be 90 or over, with the variation in human life spans found to be linked to variables such as smoking, diet and exercise.
If you would like to live longer then you need to be exercising regularly.
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Those suffering with depression are being told to get their running shoes on and go for a run, hit the golf course or the squash court by doctors, according to a recent survey.
Findings from the Mental Health Foundation, found that 22 per cent of doctors instructed those with milder forms of the condition to dig out their Ecco, Merrell and Hi-Tec trainers and partake in exercise.
This is compared with just five per cent of doctors who recommended the treatment three years ago.
Andrew McCulloch, the Mental Health Foundation’s chief executive, said: “Depression is a complex illness – it is important that doctors have a range of treatments to offer and that people with depression have a choice.”
The research has shown that undertaking exercise can improve peoples’ self-esteem by helping them improve their body-image, enabling them to achieve goals and by relieving feelings of tension and isolation.
If you fancy following the recommendations of some doctors then you will need footwear which combines durability with comfort.
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The diminutive pop star, who would only be able to don size three shoes from the like of Ecco or Merrell, came top with 15 per cent of the vote while Brad Pitt’s other half, Angelina Jolie, finished in a close second with 13 per cent.
According to reports, Minogue said: “My feet are quite good. I’ve had many a girlfriend curse me about my feet.”
George Clooney was crowned ‘Footsie King’ receiving 24 per cent of the vote while Kate Moss’ ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty and conservative party leader David Cameron were the top ‘turn offs’ when it came to feet.
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A man’s size has inspired him to get out his running shoes and walk the equivalent of the number of stones he weighs in miles for charity.
According to the BBC, Gavin Thompson, who describes himself as a “fully fledged fat man” and his friends will be walking the number of miles he and his friend Matt Whitticase weigh to raise awareness of the terminal disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.
The pair donned their fitness footwear, whether it be from Hi-Tec, Mizuno or another brand, and hauled themselves off their couches back in October after a friend’s five month old daughter, Georgia, died from the disease.
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Thompson said: “We weren’t sure how far we could or should walk.”
“So to start with we both got on the bathroom scales, only to find that our combined weight was literally ‘off’ the scale,” he added.
The pair are now walking 52 miles as part of a team of 17 walkers in a bid to raise £100,000 for charity.
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Danish golfing shoemaker Ecco has announced it has appointed a new head of Global Golf to oversee production of its footwear.
Michael Waack has been given the responsibility of overseeing the expansion of the Ecco brand into new territories and consolidating sales in existing markets.
The 50 year-old German has worked with Ecco for the past six years as the Golf Division sales manager in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Mr Waack said: “This is a tremendous opportunity to take on a new position within the Ecco family.”
“My goal is to continue the Ecco philosophy of becoming the best and most desired brand in golf. To accomplish this, we’ll be focusing on continuing growth by working with the right partners in the right places,” he added.
The popular Ecco brand is worn by international tour stars such as Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Stuart Appleby and Aaron Baddeley among others.
If you are either a keen golfer or a novice you will need suitable footwear when striding across the green.
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Female fitness fanatics or women looking to do their bit to help a good cause will need to dig out their running shoes in July if they want to take part in this year’s Race for Life.
Whether it be running shoes from Mizuno, Merrell, Ecco or Keen that are worn, there should be no doubt that a lot of fun will be had by all participants across the country – and hopefully the target of £50 million will be achieved.
Last year 665,000 women were brought together to walk, jog or run five km to raise £40 million pounds for Cancer Research UK.
This year the charity is hoping to increase that sum to to fund life-saving research to tackle cancer.
Radio presenter Gloria Hunniford said: “I’m extremely proud to be patron of Race for Life 2008 and would urge every woman, no matter what their age or ability, to sign up for their nearest event.
“It’s all about women coming together, having fun and celebrating the meaning of Race for Life,” she added.
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Hiking is one of the ways that skiers can enhance a holiday in the Alps without adding any extra expense to their break, according to a skiing expert.
In an article in The Times, donning hiking boots from the likes of Ecco, Merrell or Caterpillar in between zipping or stumbling round the slopes can greatly improve a skiing experience.
Writing in the newspaper, Sean Newsom says getting away from the lift system can greatly improve your skiing, something which can be done by swapping skis for hiking boots.
“Whether or not you say yes to that particular proposition depends on how fit you are – struggling up steep slopes, at high altitude, with skis or a board on your back can be a rude shock to the system,” writes Mr Newsom.
He added: “But if you can hack it, it brings enormous satisfaction. There’s nothing quite like paying for your turns with your own sweat.”
If you are a hiker then you will need suitable footwear which balances durability with comfort.
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A 74 year-old man has announced he is to dig out his running shoes in April so he can compete in this year’s London Marathon.
Although Bimam Mullick, who is a campaigner for clean air, has not said if he is to wear Ecco or Mizuno trainers on his feet for the run, he will be giving it all when it comes to April 13th.
Talking to the timesofindia, he said: “Jogging is fun. I am totally addicted to jogging. Iam sure, it is a better addiction than an addiction to tobacco. Jogging costs nothing, it is the easiest way to keep fit and most people can jog.”
Mr Mullick, who is the honourary director of Cleanair: Campaign for a Smoke-free Environment, is hoping that his efforts will draw attention to smoking and its effect on health and the environment.
If you, like Mr Mullick, are looking to go running then you will need suitable footwear to ensure you get the best performance.
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Top chefs are taking off their aprons and putting on their running shoes in preparation for the London Marathon after being challenged by a team of brewers from Fuller’s.
The two teams are expecting to spend almost as much time wearing running shoes from the likes of Ecco and Hi-Tec as they are in their respective kitchens and breweries in the run up to the event in April.
Michelin-starred chefs Michel Roux Jnr – a veteran of nine marathons – and Anton Edelmann will be leading the charge for the chefs who will be hoping to raise more money for their chosen charities than the Fullers team.
Speaking to caterersearch, Susan Gregory, category director at Flora maker Unilever Foodsolutions UK, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many of our industry’s finest coming together and competing in one of the world’s greatest marathons.”
Other chefs competing include Jerome Ponchelle, from The Wiltons, Robert Clayton, from Merchant Inns, Jean Luc Hoez, from Coq D’Argent.
If you fancy joining these two teams in competing in a marathon then you will need appropriate footwear.
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Actress and model, Molly Simms and celebrity fitness guru Gunnar Peterson have launched an initiative to get both pets and their owners into their running shoes.
The star of Starsky and Hutch and The Benchwarmers, along with the fitness trainer to the likes of Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Lopez, are urging pet owners to dig out their Ecco, Hi-Tec, Merrell and any other form of training shoe to take part in this year’s Petfit challenge.
Gunnar said the initiative was sparked by his discovery that 35 per cent of the pet population in the US was either overweight or obese.
He said: “My livelihood is helping celebrities achieve their fitness goals, but I also am an avid pet lover and have four dogs of my own.
“So, it was a natural extension for me to design a special workout program that pet owners can do with their pets,” Gunnar continued.
If you need suitable footwear in which to exercise, whether that be with or without a four-legged friend, then you can find brands such as Ecco, Merrell and Mizuno here at Fitness Footwear.
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If you own spare pairs of shoes maybe from the likes of Ecco, Mizuno or Merrell or other famous brands, you can follow in the footsteps of an American basketball coach – and donate your footwear to charity.
Ron Hunter, a basketball coach, went barefoot at a game after being issued a challenge from, chairman of the Samaritan’s Feet charity, Manny Ohonme.
The charity is aiming to provide as many as ten million pairs of shoes to impoverished people over the course of the next decade.
Speaking to news14.com, Mr Ohonme described Hunter’s reasoning behind making the gesture.
“He said, ‘you know what? If there are that many millions of people around the world that don’t have shoes, and I can coach a game without shoes on, I think I’ll be glad to do that to be able to draw awareness to this and see, maybe we can raise 40,000 shoes’,” said Mr Ohonme.
Within a day and a half Mr Hunter’s gesture, 110,000 had been raised.
If you need some footwear, whether for yourself or to give away to charity, then shoes from the likes of Ecco and Merrell are available here at Fitness Footwear.
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Peter O’Toole is more famous for his roles in films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Venus and My Favourite Year, yet his feet have recently drawn attention when he was caught wearing a pair of UGG boots on the set of his latest film.
The star was caught on the set of new period comedy, Dean Spanley, wearing the comfortable footwear alongside co-stars Sam Neill and Art Malik.
According to rottentomatoes.com, the Leeds-born Oscar nominated actor strolled past “in what would be complete Edwardian period costume were it not for a pair of comfy-looking Ugg boots on his feet”.
Ugg boots are not only favoured by actors but by the parents’ of comedian, Alan Carr.
According to the Independent, one of the first things that the funny man’s mum demanded after he found fame was a pair of boots from the brand.
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Dog owners could do their bit for charity by digging out their walking shoes and taking their four legged friends out on a sponsored stroll.
Although shoes from the likes of Ecco, Merrell or Keen would not be of much use to the dogs involved, their owners could benefit from the combination of comfort and sturdiness afforded by the footwear for the event.
By taking part, walkers and their pets can raise funds for Endometriosis UK, a charity that helps women who suffer from Endometriosis – a debilitating disease which affects more than two million women in the UK.
Organisers, Kathryn Row, who suffers from the disease and friend Dawn Smith, are hoping to raise £5,000 so they can don their walking boots and trek the Inca Trail in Peru.
Speaking to Newspostleader.co.uk, Ms Smith said: “We’ve always wanted to trek the Inca Trail and this is the perfect way to do it, raising vital funds and awareness for the charity.”
Whether you’re a dog walker of looking to trek across Peru you will need appropriate footwear, which can be found here at Fitness Footwear.
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Running shoes and footwear from brands such as Ecco, Mizuno and Hi-Tec will take a back seat for runners in a charity event where the most important item will be the little black dress.
The venture in Sydney, organised by Frontrunners, Australia’s largest lesbian and gay running and athletics club, will hold the Little Black Dress Fun Run on February 9th.
Drag queen Joyce Maynge is expected to perform, while the runners do their best for Camp Goodtime, a national camp for children and families living with HIV.
Speaking to SSOnet.com, Denver Duffer, events assistant, said: “Tiaras, diamante necklaces and bracelets, stilettos and red lipstick are all encouraged.”
“In fact anything insanely glamorous, put together without any purpose, will surely score points with the best dressed judges,” he added.
If you are a runner who cares more about what goes on the feet than round the waist, then suitable running shoes from the likes of Ecco, Merrell and Hi-Tec are available here at Fitness Footwear.
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A reporter for the Washington Post has written an article recommending his most trusted belongings for a business jaunt – and Ecco shoes fitted the bill for his feet
Journalist Rob Pegaro recommends the brand in his blog as the one pair of shoes that are durable, yet comfortable enough for life on the road as a roving reporter.
Writing about his experiences using various types of equipment while covering the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Ecco shoes along with his Palm Treo smart phone and Dell Latitude D420 emerged as the most useful products he used while writing about the event.
Writing in his Fast Forward blog for thenewspaper, Pegaro said: “I can endorse one other item I used almost daily – the pair of Ecco shoes I’d bought a week or so before CES.”
He added: “They look good and didn’t hurt my feet after a day of tromping around the Las Vegas Convention Center.”
For those looking to purchase a pair of shoes which balances comfort with durability then Ecco are available here from Fitness Footwear.
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