Is Barefoot Running Good For You? For many years now the question has been in the air, and a definitive answer I feel has eluded us. The release of Chris McDougall’s book Born to Run didn’t help matters either. The revolution the book brought on changed the way we all think about the biomechanics of running, gait and stride to name a few things. But …
How Should Barefoot Shoes Fit?
How Should Barefoot Shoes Fit? So its time now for you to buy your next pair of training shoes and you have decided to go the way of the “barefoot” One of the most common questions I get when I’m out in my Vibram Five fingers especially is; are they comfortable? To which I always reply.. ‘yes they are’. I may …
Can You Run A Marathon In Barefoot Shoes?
Can You Run A Marathon In Barefoot Shoes? So you’ve made the move to barefoot running, and you are now comfortable with your shoe of choice. Running the odd 5k for charity and the occasional iron man no longer has the same feel to it. Or it’s on your bucket list of things to do. The next phase of your barefoot adventure is to …
Can You Do Planks Without Shoes?
Can You Do Planks Without Shoes? If you have been working out barefoot for any period, you may inevitably come to the point where the question crops up as to the exercises you can do without shoes. There are quite a few exercises that can you can do without shoes. Can you do planks without shoes? You can do a …
Health Benefits Of Walking Barefoot In Snow
Health Benefits Of Walking Barefoot In Snow I have written a lot about barefoot walking, and for me, it is a way of life. Walking barefoot in the snow, however, is a little bit special. With walking in the snow comes some of the similar health benefits as barefoot walking on grass or any other dry surface. The Health benefits …
Are Humans Meant To Be Barefoot?
Are Humans Meant To Be Barefoot? A fact of life we all have come to accept as the norm is that we have to wear clothing of some sort. This, of course, has to be appropriate to and will vary based on your location, culture and customs. None more so than what we put on our feet. We have footwear …
Are Barefoot Shoes Good For Hiking?
These are my new Vibram five finger trek ascents’ waiting to be unleashed Are Barefoot Shoes Good For Hiking? The decision to wear barefoot shoes as we go about our daily activities has become more commonplace in recent years. Most people are more aware of the benefits of barefoot walking and running to sustain a healthy lifestyle than ever before. …
When Did Barefoot Running Become Popular?
When Did Barefoot Running Become Popular? All through the ages Barefoot running, either shoeless or thinly shod has been a way of life. History tells us tales of the runner of ancient Greece who ran barefoot. Pheidippedies, the first marathoner, was sent to run from Athens to Sparta to ask for assistance before the famous battle of marathon. He ran over one hundred and …
Are Barefoot Shoes Good For Flat Feet?
Are Barefoot Shoes Good For Flat Feet? Walking in barefoot shoes can be an exciting and exhilarating activity especially during the summer months when it is warmer. But what about wearing barefoot shoes if you have flat feet? Will barefoot shoes make my flat feet worse? this article will give you the answers you need. Are barefoot shoes good for flat …
25 Benefits Of Barefoot Walking
25 Benefits of Barefoot Walking Almost everything about barefoot training is awesome in my opinion. There’s something about it that brings you closer to the earth and nature and pulls me away for just a moment from the hustle and bustle of the real world. 25 Benefits of barefoot walking: An Excellent Progression To Barefoot Running Reduces Stress Better Sleep …