If you’ve read through our articles or listened to your barefoot friends, you know that you need to gradually adapt to the barefoot running style. Learning proper techniques may be the best thing you do to avoid injuries and increase efficiency, but you won’t see the benefits if you don’t do it correctly. Here is […]
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Barefoot Running Exercises
After your first barefoot run, you will be sore. Barefoot running requires the use of different leg muscles than those of traditional running techniques. Your muscles will adapt over time, but here are some awesome exercises that will speed up the process and get you running strong. 100 Ups This exercise was actually developed by […]
Pose vs Midfoot
If you’ve been reading about barefoot running styles, you’re probably a little confused about the difference between a midfoot strike and Pose technique. Really, they are only slightly different, and they accomplish the same thing. A midfoot strike simply means a greater length of the foot is permitted to touch the ground, whereas proper Pose […]
Pose Running
Pose Running is probably the most popular method of barefoot running. It was created by Dr. Nicholas Romanov, a two-time Olympic coach who was puzzled by the fact that athletes are taught how to lift, throw, and dive, but not how to run with proper form. To solve this, Dr. Romanov systematically developed a simplistic […]
Barefoot Running Basics
No matter what barefoot running method you use, there are some important principles you should keep in mind. By doing so, you will run further, avoid injury, and most importantly, enjoy it. The heel strike is the most potentially injury-inducing aspect of traditional running form. Unfortunately, you have probably been heel-striking all of your life. […]
Barefoot Weightlifting Shoes
Barefoot running shoes aren’t just for barefoot runners. Huh? If you’re a gym rat, you should seriously consider a pair of minimalist shoes. Getting the most from a weight room workout requires proper form, and traditional athletic shoes work against you. The elevated heel disrupts your base and impairs lifting efficiency. Barefoot Weightlifting Not to […]
Is barefoot running good for you?
When people first learn about barefoot running, they are usually skeptical. Running shoes have been around since the 70′s, and everyone is pretty used to it by now. On the other hand, the human foot has been around for millions of years, and it is indeed the best “technology”. However, running shoes are still constantly […]
Barefoot running injuries
Do you like to run? Do you like to be injured? Probably not. Even though you’ve probably spent hundreds of dollars on the latest running shoe “technology”, we’re willing to bet that you’re still getting injured. Tendonitis? Plantar fasciitis? Something worse? What’s the point of running if you’re going to hurt yourself? There’s good news, […]
Epsom Salt Substitutes
Also known as magnesium sulfate, Epsom salt is commonly used for natural exfoliation and sore-muscle relaxation. This bath salt is also used in beauty products such as salt scrubs, foot scrubs, and detox bath blends due to its cleaning and softening properties. Now, if you are out of Epsom salt and need to use it, […]
The List of Barefoot Sandals for Baby / Toddler to Support Your Child’s First Steps
Those baby shoes are one of the prettiest things you will see during a baby shower. Not only are they adorable, but they may also help keep those annoying baby socks from slipping off. As adorable as they are, stylish newborn shoes have been shown to interfere with babies’ development, particularly while they are beginning […]
