Daily Fit Tip: Go barefoot!
The human foot wasn't designed for shoes, and believe it or not most of the shoes we wear (even the athletic ones!) are actually doing more harm than good.
Posts with tag barefoot
Barefoot safety tips from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
While it's fun to go around barefoot, it can also be dangerous. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has released a series of barefoot safety tips that any sandal shunner should take the time to read. Check out our gallery for all the tips (and explanations, so you can sound wicked smart when you tell your barefoot friends what to do!).
Gallery: Barefoot Safety Tips from the ACFAS
Fit Gadgets: Vibram FiveFingers Footwear
Only it wasn't actually the end, because this link for Vibram FiveFingers Footwear (which we've also covered here at That's Fit a time or two) popped into my inbox the other day. You know I love fashionable footwear, and believe me, this isn't it, but it is a unique and cool concept based on barefooting, which they define as:
1. The exhilarating joy of going barefoot without leaving yourself exposed; 2. any activity requiring unconventional footwear offering the protection of a thin, flexible Vibram skin; 3. an intelligent way to deepen your connection with your natural surroundings.
Barefoot running: a trend to skip?
Barefoot running goes against everything we've been taught about supporting our foot and protecting ourselves from injury while training. So why is this trend growing in popularity, with barefoot running clubs popping up across the nation, athletes swearing by its benefits, and some runners even competing in entire marathons wearing no shoes?While the risks of running without shoes range from blisters to serious bone injury, the benefits can be tempting. For runners looking to improve their form and stride, running barefoot can be extremely helpful. Supporters of barefoot running say it makes them more in touch with their own movement and strengthens muscles in the feet and legs that aren't usually used.
If you're intrigued, don't just set out running down the street without shoes on. A physician or personal trainer experienced in barefoot running can recommend ways to get started as safely as possible, like running in soft grass for short amounts of time for the first few weeks to see how your body adjusts.
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