Stronger Foot Muscles: The Barefoot Running Benefit Fitness Experts in the U.S. Can’t Ignore.

Say goodbye to overly structured, rigid, and inflexible footwear. If you think you need over-cushioned, over-supportive, and over-engineered footwear for everything from running errands to running ...

Running without shoes is no longer just a trend among elite athletes. More Americans are discovering how barefoot running can transform balance, stability, and overall movement quality in everyday ...

But a debate about the benefits and safety of barefoot running has developed. Proponents believe that traditional running shoes, which often have arch supports, stiff soles and thick, cushy heels, are ...

With the increasing popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, it is imperative that clinicians understand running mechanics and the potential implications of these footwear options.

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - We’re used to wearing shoes every day, all day long, but have you ever considered ditching them? Walking barefoot might feel unusual at first, but research shows it ...

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It was 2011 the first time I tried to run in barefoot shoes. I was in my mid-20s, healthy and averaging about 20 miles a week. Born to Run was on my bookshelf (of course), and I had a brand-new pair ...

There’s dopamine in dirt. While she’s quick to correct herself from a scientific perspective, that’s one of the ways April Pitroff Varellas puts it. “There’s chemicals in dirt that connect to dopamine ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...