| How to Choose Comfortable Walking Shoes Posted: 21 Jul 2022 05:00 PM PDT Walking is a stress-free, easy way to stay fit and healthy. Like with any other activity, having the right equipment is the key to success. To make sure that you choose the right walking shoe, look for important features, try them on in the store, and find a good fit. [Edit]Looking for Important Features - Support your heel with a snug heel counter. This area of the shoe should comfortably cup the back of your heel. If the heel counter fits correctly, then it can help keep your feet from pronating or supinating when you walk. Make sure that it feels nice and snug but not too tight.[1]
- Pronating means your heels point outward and you put most of your weight on the insides of your feet when you walk.
- Supinating means your heels point inward and you put most of your weight on the outsides of your feet when you walk.[2]
- Look for a shoe with slight roominess in the toe box. The toe box is the part of the shoe that surrounds your toes. It's important that this part of the shoe allows your toes to wiggle and bend freely. However, too much space can cause excessive shifting and ultimately, discomfort. Shoot for a nice middle ground.[3]
- Look for outsoles with good traction. The parts of your shoes that make contact with the ground are called the outsoles. Inspect this under part of the shoe to be sure that there are grooves. These will help create traction when you walk, which can prevent you from slipping and falling.[4]
- Make sure the midsoles are made of cushioning material. Midsoles are arguably the most important part of the shoe. This is the area of the shoe between the upper part of the shoe and the tread.[5] Feel the midsoles with your hand to assess their softness and resiliency. Try on shoes with midsoles made of gel, foam, or air. All of these materials do a great job of cushioning and minimizing impact each time your foot hits the ground while you walk.[6]
- Ensure good shock absorption with quality insoles. The soles of your feet should feel well-cushioned in your walking shoes. It's crucial that your insoles shape well to your foot and are supportive because their job is to absorb the impact that your foot has on the shoe.[7]
- If you find a shoe that seems great in almost every area but doesn't have quality insoles, you can always buy some gel inserts to get the support you need.[8]
- Assess each shoe's breathability. When you're walking and getting your heart rate up, your feet may sweat a little. Make sure to get a shoe that has a breathable membrane and also always wear breathable socks when you're walking. Shoes that trap the moisture can cause painful blistering and general discomfort.[9]
[Edit]Trying on Shoes - Try the shoes on at the end of the day. Everyone's ankles and feet swell at least some over the course of the day, so it's better to try on shoes in the late afternoon or evening than in the morning. It's better to get a shoe that feels a touch loose sometimes than one that's too tight on your foot.
- If you're elderly, it's especially important to get a shoe that fits a little looser to compensate for arthritis pain, bunions, and other growths and types of foot pain.
- Bring a pair of your own socks. In order to get a true idea of how a shoe fits, you'll need to try it on with whatever kind of sock you usually wear, whether that means high, low, thick, or thin socks.
- Also bring inserts if you usually wear them.[10]
- Measure your feet. Each time you go shoe shopping, you should measure your feet. The size of your feet can change slightly over time. Either measure your feet yourself with the shoe sizer that's in the store or have a friend, family member, or store employee help you. Measure both feet while standing up.
- If one foot is larger than the other, look for a shoe that fits the larger foot well.[11]
- Do the wiggle test. When you put a pair of shoes on, wiggle your toes and see if you have enough space in them. You should have at least half an inch of room between the tip of your longest toe and the front wall of the toe box. If you don't, try going up a size.[12]
- Walk around the store in the shoes. Once you've found shoes that are really feeling comfortable and supportive, take a walk around the store in them.[13] Walking is primarily what you'll be doing in the shoes, so it's important to test out how they feel when you add in the movement factor.
[Edit]Finding a Good Fit - Make sure the width and length are both right. Calluses and blisters can form as a result of wearing a shoe that's too narrow or wide. Wearing a shoe that's too short can crowd your toes, which is especially painful and problematic if you have any deformities or disorders, such as bunions or hammertoes.[14]
- Prioritize good motion control if you have low arches. Many who have flatter feet deal with problems involving muscle and joint stress. If you have significantly low arches, focus on finding a shoe with good motion control so that your feet can be better stabilized.
- Also, look for a shoe with a straight last. The last refers to the overall shape of the sole.[15]
- Get a shoe with good cushioning if you have high arches. High arches put a lot of strain on muscles and joints because they don't absorb shock as well. Look for a shoe that has a generous amount of cushioning if you have a higher arch in order to improve shock absorption.
- Try a shoe with a curved last.[16]
- Look for firm midsoles if you have a neutral arch. In addition to straight or semi-curved lasts and moderate rear foot stability, neutral feet are best supported by firm midsoles. Make sure that your shoes have these features if you don't think your foot falls under either arch type.[17]
- If you're a larger individual, you may benefit from purchasing shoes that are made for jogging or running. These shoes have support and padding for extra impact that you may need in order to be comfortable and avoid unnecessary pain.
- Keep track of how many miles you have put on your shoes, and replace them every .
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| How to Teach Your Toddler to Pedal a Bike Posted: 21 Jul 2022 09:00 AM PDT Teaching your child to pedal a bike is an exciting, and challenging, endeavor. However, wikiHow is here to help you introduce your child to the concept of pedalling, adjust the bike so that your child feels comfortable, and ultimately teach your child how to pedal. [Edit]Introducing Your Child to Pedalling - Introduce your child to the bicycle. While you do not need to go into detail explaining what each part of the bike does, it does help to give your child an idea of what they will be riding around on. Bring your child's bike out and set it up so that your child can look at it.
- Point out where your child will sit, where the pedals are, and how the wheels move.
- Plan to begin teaching your child how to pedal when they are between three and six years old. If you show your child how the pedals work before the age of three, they might not understand your instructions.
- Demonstrate the action of pedaling. Put your foot or hand on the pedal and make the pedal rotate in order to show your child how the pedal works. Point out that when the pedal moves, the wheels also move. Let your child push the pedals with their hands so they can begin to get a feel for the movement.
- Hold the bike up while you do this so that the wheels can move freely and your child can see the bike in action.
- Have your child practice pedalling on your hands. Have your child sit in a chair that is roughly the same height as the bike seat. Sit across from your child, facing them. Put your palms at the height of the pedals and have your child place a foot in each of your palms.
- Now push your child's feet up and down in the same movement that she would do if they were pedaling.
- Once they have gotten a feel for the movement, have your child 'pedal' with your hands.
- Have your child practice with their legs. Ask your child to lie down on the floor. Lie down across from them so that the bottoms of your feet are touching the bottoms of their feet. Put your feet up in the air (with their feet still touching yours) and begin to pedal like you would on a bike.
- Have your child try to push your feet in a pedalling motion to help them gain the strength they will need to push the pedals on the real bike.
- Demonstrate pedalling using your own bike. Sit on your bike and slowly pedal so that your child can see how you move your legs (and how the wheels move because of the pedalling you are doing).
- Try to pedal slowly at first, and then more quickly as your child gains a better understanding of what you are doing.
- Let your child watch other children ride their bikes. Bring your child to a park where other kids ride bikes. Watching their peers may help your child to compartmentalize the process of pedalling.
[Edit]Adjusting the Bike - Choose the right size of bike. Because your child is a toddler, they should have a toddler-sized bike. If the bike is too big, your child won't be able to reach the pedals, so take them to pick out the bike when you purchase it.[1] To determine if the bike is the right size:[2]:
- Help your child to get on to the bike. Have them stand above the top pipe of the frame with both feet on the ground. If they can do this comfortably, the bike is the appropriate size.
- Adjust the seat height. Seat height is very important for proper pedaling. Begin by putting the bike seat at its lowest level so that your child can practice pushing the bike (rather than pedalling). Once your child is ready to start pedalling, adjust the seat so that it is consistent with their height.[3]
- To determine the seat height, make sure that your child can reach the pedal with her whole foot when the pedal is the lowest position.
- Put a helmet on your child. It is very likely that your child will tip over or fall off the bike while they learn how to pedal. Because of this, a helmet is of the utmost importance.[4]
- Fit the helmet so that when it is strapped to your child's head, it doesn't wiggle very much, but is also not glued to your child's head.
- The helmet should also sit level across your child's forehead.
- Consider have them use knee and elbow pads along with a helmet as they get older.
[Edit]Helping Your Child to Practice Pedalling - Consider putting training wheels on your child's bike. If your child is very scared of falling, consider helping them by putting training wheels on their bike so that they can practice pedalling without the fear of falling.
- Once they have mastered riding the bike with training wheels, take the training wheels off and proceed to the next step.
- Select a grassy area with no traffic. Grass is good to practice on because it provides a cushion for when your child falls while they practice pedalling.
- Pick a spot that has a gentle slope to it to help your child practice going up and downhill.
- Have your child practice going downhill without pedalling. The hill should decline just enough that the bike can roll without your child pedalling it. You can even take the pedals off of the bike to help your child practice. Instruct your child to avoid touching the ground with their feet until they make it down the hill. Doing this will help them to gain a sense of balance.[5]
- Once your child can go down the hill comfortably, put the pedals back on and have your child place their feet on the pedals. Instruct them to avoid pedalling, but instead to just go down the hill with their feet on the pedals.
- Set the pedal up so your child can start pedalling without training wheels. Bring your child (and the bike) to a flat surface. Have your child get on to the bike, with one foot on the ground holding them up. Bring one pedal up so that it's at its tallest height and ready for your child to place their foot on it and start pedalling.[6]
- Explain again that the bike will begin to move when they press the pedal down with their foot.
- Explain the act of pedalling on each alternate pedal. Explain that you need to push the pedal alternately. Show that when one pedal is up, the other is down. Explain that your child needs to push one pedal down first, and then push the other when down when it is at its highest point.[7]
- Remind them that the faster they pedal, the faster the bike will go.
- Hold on to your child while they practice pedalling. Hold on to the bike seat and have your child begin to pedal. Run behind or beside the bike while your child pedals on their own.[8]
- When they (and you) feel confident with her pedalling skills, allow them to try pedalling on her own. You can even give them a little push to help get their momentum going.
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| How to Play Letterle Posted: 21 Jul 2022 01:00 AM PDT Looking for an alternative to Wordle? Letterle could be the game for you. Unlike Wordle, Letterle is all about selecting the correct letter of the day—plus, you have 26 tries to guess it correctly, so it's impossible to lose! We've covered everything you need to know about this super simple game, so you can enter the alphabetic fray as soon as possible. - Letterle is totally free to play on your computer or mobile device. It was originally created by web developer Ed Jefferson and is currently live on his website. It's playable on any device that can run Javascript.
[Edit]Select a letter. - Use the on-screen keyboard to make your selection. Tap or click on whatever letter you'd like to guess first. You have unlimited guesses in Letterle, so don't worry about messing up![1]
[Edit]See if the letter is green or gray. - The tile lights up green for a correct guess and gray for an incorrect guess. Each incorrect letter also gets grayed out on the keyboard after you click or tap on it.[2]
- Since Letterle guesses are either right or wrong, you won't see any gold-colored tiles like you would in Wordle.
[Edit]Guess again if the letter you selected turns gray. - Continue choosing different letters until you win. It's not common to win Letterle on the first try, so keep guessing other letters from the keyboard until you pick the winner.[3]
- Don't be discouraged if you don't get a good score at first—you can always just refresh and try again!
[Edit]Try different strategies. - Letterle is luck-based so you're not limited to one approach. Chances are, you won't run into the same winning letter 2 games in a row—so, you have a slightly better chance of guessing the correct letter during the next game if you avoid the letters from the previous games. You can also try guessing letters in alphabetical or reverse alphabetical order.
- Try switching between consonants and vowels instead of guessing a long string of consonants.
[Edit]Share your score on social media. - Copy and paste your Letterle score on Twitter or another platform. After you win, a pop-up box appears, telling you how many guesses it took you. Beneath this text is a green "Share" button, which copies your results to your clipboard. From there, simply paste them onto Twitter, Facebook, or another social media platform of your choice.
[Edit]Replay the game as much as you'd like. - Letterle isn't limited to a daily game like Wordle. You're free to play it as often as you'd like—just refresh your screen to restart the game.
- Chances are, you won't run into the same winning letter 2 games in a row—so, you have a slightly better chance of guessing the correct letter during the next game.
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| How to Put in Earplugs Posted: 20 Jul 2022 05:00 PM PDT Earplugs are useful for sleeping, swimming, and loud environments. There are a wide variety of earplugs on the market, which can make it difficult to figure out how to insert an earplug. Insertion methods vary depending on your type of ear plug. Usually, you insert an earplug into your ear canal to block out or muffle sound. Most of the plug should be in your canal, with a small end sticking out so you can easily remove the plug. Earplugs can be disposable, in which case they're made from soft foam or wax. You can also purchase reusable plugs made from silicone, plastic, or rubber. [Edit]Things You Should Know - Roll soft foam earplugs between your fingers to make a snakelike shape before inserting them in your ear and letting them expand.
- Make sure you buy the right size for pre-molded earplugs and insert them with a rocking motion after pulling your ear up and back.
- For moldable wax, soften it in your fist before shaping it into a cone and inserting the earplug until it seals off your ear canal.
[Edit]Using Soft Foam Earplugs - Purchase earplugs that can easily be moved between your fingers. Try to test them in your fingers before buying if possible. Buying in bulk is advised as soft foam ear plugs are not reusable. They should be thinner and rounded on one edge so the plugs can be easily inserted into your ear.
- Wash your hands. Before you attempt to handle earplugs, make sure to wash your hands. You do not want to expose your ears to dirt and germs. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water before using ear plugs.[1]
- Roll the earplug between your thumb and index finger. You want to roll the earplug into a snake-like shape. This will make it smaller so it can be easily inserted into the ear. The foam will expand again once you've fitted it inside your ear, blocking sound. If the ear plug is particularly thick, you can roll it between your hands instead. Just make sure that you are just thinning the ear plug out lengthwise, rather than rolling it up into a ball.
- Pull your ear up and back. Grab the top of your ear with the hand not holding the ear plug. Stretch it slightly up and backwards. This will pull your ear open a bit, allowing you to more easily insert your earplug.
- Don't pull too hard. Just a gentle tug is enough to have your ear expanded enough for the ear plug.
- It may be helpful to use a mirror so you can more clearly see what you're doing.
- Carefully insert the earplug. Slowly and gently insert the plug it into your ear canal. It should easily slide in place with your ear canal expanded slightly. Do not put the plug in too far and don't force it. While most of the foam body should be in the ear canal, there should be enough of the plug outside the canal that you can easily grasp it with your fingertips.[2]
- Hold in place for 20 – 30 seconds. Hold the plug in place with your fingertips. This will allow the foam to expand, preventing sound from getting into your ear canal. Slowly count to 20 or 30 as you hold the plug in place.
- To see if the plug is working, listen to yourself speak. You should sound muffled, as should the sound around you. Do not expect it to completely silence the surroundings, but it should quiet them.
- If the plug is not working, you may need to try a different form of plugs or possibly smaller ones. Most of the foam body should be in your ear canal by the end. Sometimes you have to try again if the foam is not sealing sound out properly.
[Edit]Using Pre-molded Reusable Ear Plugs - Purchase the right size ear plugs.[3] If you use ear plugs a lot, it may make sense to purchase reusable plugs. As long as you clean them after use, you can reuse plugs made from silicone, plastic, or rubber multiple times. However, you'll first need to figure out your size. Reusable plastic ear plugs are sometimes marketed as "one size fits all" while some come in sizes ranging from small to large. You can try a "one size fits all" to start, but may have to do some trial and error before you find the right size for your ears.
- You may need different sized plugs for each ear. This is not uncommon, so don't be surprised if you have to buy two different types of plugs.
- It may be a good idea to buy a few packs of plugs in different sizes and see what works for your ears.
- Read the instructions first. Before attempting to insert a reusable ear plug, read the instructions that came with your package thoroughly. How you insert reusable ear plugs varies depending on the precise shape of your plugs. For the most part, the process of inserting a reusable plug is very similar; however, it's a good idea to review your instructions for any special considerations regarding your specific type of plug.[4]
- Pull your ear up and back to straighten your ear canal. Reach over your head with one hand. Grab the top of your ear and pull up and back.[5] This will pull your ear open a bit more, which makes the plug easier to insert.
- Insert the plug using a rocking motion. Once you've expanded your ear drum, insert the ear plug using a gentle, rocking motion. Rock the plug back and forth to slowly push it into the canal. Keep going until you've sealed off the ear canal.[6]
- Make sure you do not push the plug in too far. Most of the plug should be in the canal, but you should still be able to easily grab the plug with your fingertips when you need to remove it.
- If you can still hear well with the plug in place, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Refer to the instructions manual and try again. If the plug still does not work after a second attempt, you may need a different size plug.
[Edit]Using Moldable Wax and Silicone Ear Plugs - Remove any cotton wrapping. Wax ear plugs come packaged in tiny balls surrounded by cotton. Use your fingers to peel the cotton away before using. Use one hand to roll the ball between your thumb and index finger. With your other hand, pull away the cotton as you roll the ball. Continue spinning the ball of wax and pulling away the cotton until it is completely removed.[7]
- Soften the wax by enclosing it in your fist for 40 seconds. In order to make the ball of wax moldable, take a moment to soften it. You can do this easily by enclosing the ball in your fist for about 40 seconds. You should start to feel the ball become soft and sticky.
- Shape the ball into a cone. Hold the ball in between your thumb and forefinger. With your other hand, pinch the top of the ball of wax. Continue pinching while you rotate the ball with your other hand. The wax should start to form a rounded cone shape.[8]
- Pull your hair out of your face and away from your ears. It is important to keep your hair out of the way given how sticky these plugs tend to be. If you have very long hair, you may want to tie your hair back before you attempt to insert the ear plug.
- Insert and seal the ear plug. Insert the ear plug until it seals off your canal. Most of the plug should be in your ear canal, with a small end sticking out. Rub on the end of the plug, spreading it over your ear canal to form a seal. This should successfully muffle outside sound.[9]
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| How to Put Icons on the Desktop of an iPad Posted: 20 Jul 2022 09:00 AM PDT Customizing the desktop, or Home screen of your iPad allows you to move icons where desired so you can quickly and easily access the apps you use the most. To put icons on your desktop, you can move existing icons to your Home screen, create one or more website shortcuts, or download new apps from the Apple App Store. [Edit]Moving Existing Icons to the Home Screen - Navigate to the icon or app you want moved to the desktop of your iPad.
- Press and hold on the icon until the icon starts jiggling.
- Drag the icon left or right toward your Home screen, and place the icon in its desired location.
- Release your finger from the screen of your iPad. The icon you moved will now be displayed on the desktop of your iPad.[1]
[Edit]Creating Website Shortcuts - Navigate to the website you want saved on the desktop of your iPad.
- Tap on the plus sign icon located to the left of the address bar, then tap on "Add to Home Screen." An icon for that particular website will now display on the Home screen of your iPad.[2]
- Older versions of iOS may display an "Actions" icon in place of the plus sign. The "Actions" icon features an image of an arrow over a rectangular box.[3]
[Edit]Downloading New Apps - Tap on the App Store icon on your iPad. The Apple App Store will launch and display on-screen.
- Search for the app or icon you want displayed on the desktop of your iPad. For example, if you want the Facebook icon displayed on your desktop, search for "Facebook."
- Tap on the app you want downloaded when it displays in search results.
- Tap on "Buy" or "Free," then follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the app on your iPad.
- Wait for the app to complete installation on your iPad. The new icon and an installation progress bar will display on the iPad's desktop. After installation is complete, the app will be ready for use.
- Follow the steps outlined in method one to move the app to its new desired location on your Home screen.
- Try rebooting your iPad if the icon for an app you recently downloaded doesn't display on your desktop or Home screen. Power off your iPad, then press and hold the Power and Home buttons until the white Apple logo displays on-screen. Your iPad will reboot, and the icon for the app you downloaded will now display on the desktop.[4]
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| How to Defrost Salmon Posted: 20 Jul 2022 01:00 AM PDT Salmon, a white, orange or red fleshed-fish is native to the North Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Fresh salmon is full of excellent nutrients, like protein, omega-3 and vitamin D. Salmon is commonly smoked, grilled, broiled, baked and occasionally eaten raw. The fish is best when cooked fresh after catching or buying it; however, if it is frozen there are some guidelines you should follow to prevent contaminating the seafood and ruining its flavor. This article will tell you how to defrost salmon. [Edit]Refrigerator Defrosting - Remove your salmon from the freezer approximately 12 hours before you plan to cook it. For quantities over 1 lb. (454 g), remove the salmon 24 hours before you plan to cook it.
- Unwrap the outer layers if it is wrapped in more than 1 freezer bag or layer of aluminum foil.
- Place the fish in a shallow bowl.
- Put the bowl on a flat surface in the refrigerator, away from foods that will soak up the smell of the salmon. The refrigerator should be kept between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit (1.7 to 4.4 degrees Celsius), in order to inhibit the growth of micro organisms.
- Cook immediately after removing the salmon from the refrigerator.
[Edit]Sink Defrosting - Remove the salmon from the freezer. You will need to allow 30 minutes of defrosting time for every 1 lb. (454 g) of fish before you plan to cook it.
- Make sure the fish is in a plastic bag, if it is not already. This will keep the raw fish from spreading bacteria.
- Place the salmon in a large bowl. The fish should be able to be fully submerged when the bowl is filled with water.
- You can also use the sink to thaw your fish; however, it should be dedicated to keeping the fish during defrosting to avoid contamination.
- Fill the bowl or sink with cold water until the salmon is submerged.
- Change the cold water every 30 minutes.
- Remove the fish after it is fully thawed and cook immediately.
- If you are thawing salmon that was frozen in a block of ice, run cold water over the fish until all the ice chunks are removed. Then cover the fish in plastic wrap, place it in a pan and leave it in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
[Edit]Microwave Defrosting - Remove the salmon from the freezer. Remove packaging.
- Place it on a plate covered in paper towels. Cover the fish with a layer of paper towels.
- Place the thinnest parts of the fish in the middle of the plate.
- Use the defrost setting to heat the fish for 4 to 5 minutes for every 1 lb. (454 g) of fish. The defrost setting is usually 30 percent of the microwave's heating power, or "Power 3" on the controls.
- Stop the microwave halfway through the time and turn it over.
- Stop the microwave before it has reached the end of its preset defrosting time, so there are some ice crystals remaining.
- Place the plate on the counter for 5 minutes to finish defrosting.
- Cook immediately.
- Microwave defrosting is the least recommended way to defrost fish. The rapid heating of the flesh causes the fish's cell walls to burst. The fish will likely be unevenly defrosted and dry.
- Label and date your packed salmon before storing it the freezer, so you can ensure it has not been in the freezer for longer than 8 weeks before you eat it.
- If you are defrosting a whole salmon, check the inner cavity for ice chunks. Run cold water on the cavity to finish defrosting salmon.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure it has not been improperly frozen. Home freezers have fluctuating air flow and temperatures and are not meant for long term storage. Eat your salmon within 2 to 3 months after buying and freezing it. If it has been exposed to air, either in the package or in the freezer, it has not been properly frozen and should not be defrosted and eaten.
- Never refreeze salmon after it has thawed.
- Do not thaw fish with warm water. This promotes the growth of bacteria.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Refrigerator
- Sink
- Microwave
- Water
- Paper towels
- Shallow platter
- Salmon
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