barefoot running Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:44:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png barefoot running Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Bare Foot Running – What is it All About? https://yourdailysportfix.com/bare-foot-running-what-is-it-all-about/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:04:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22511 Barefoot running or ‘natural running’ is a trend that swept the nation a few years ago, and the movement is still going strong. But what’s wrong with running shoes and what’s so great about the shoeless lifestyle? Let’s dive in! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barefoot Diary (@barefootrunning_hamburg) What is Barefoot […]

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]]> Barefoot running or ‘natural running’ is a trend that swept the nation a few years ago, and the movement is still going strong. But what’s wrong with running shoes and what’s so great about the shoeless lifestyle? Let’s dive in!

What is Barefoot Running?

Barefoot running is basically what it says on the tin. Running without footwear or with specially designed ‘barefoot’ or minimalist shoes, which are very thin, flexible, and may have separate toe compartments.

What are the Benefits of Barefoot Running?

Proponents of barefoot running suggest that it may offer many benefits:

  • Barefoot running may encourage you to improve your running technique, reducing wear and tear on your joints.
  • Barefoot running could strengthen your foot muscles which is particularly beneficial for flat feet.
  • Barefoot running may reduce your risk of plantar fasciitis issues.
  • Barefoot running takes more effort than running with springy shoes on and can help you to burn more calories.

What are the Risks of Barefoot Running?

However, before you ditch your running shoes completely, there are several concerns associated with barefoot running to be aware of.

  • Barefoot running increases your risk of splinters, cuts, puncture wounds and infection. Be careful where you put your feet, and consider wearing barefoot shoes rather than going fully shoe-free!
  • Barefoot running might also increase your risk of foot stress fractures as your muscles adjust!

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]]> Benefits of Running Barefoot https://yourdailysportfix.com/benefits-of-running-barefoot/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:57:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=19207 Today, there are more athletic shoes on the market than one could possibly imagine. While shoes are useful if you’re running somewhere where it’s necessary to protect your feet, running barefoot also comes with certain benefits. If you’re curious and have access to a sandy beach or smooth track, it’s definitely something that’s worth a […]

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]]> Today, there are more athletic shoes on the market than one could possibly imagine. While shoes are useful if you’re running somewhere where it’s necessary to protect your feet, running barefoot also comes with certain benefits. If you’re curious and have access to a sandy beach or smooth track, it’s definitely something that’s worth a try. It takes a bit of getting used to, but once you’ve adjusted you may find that you enjoy running more than ever before.

Improves Balance

While supportive, shoes are also constricting. Feet are confined to the shape of the shoe which may be smaller or differently proportioned than our natural bone structure. Shoes also make it more difficult for us to feel the ground beneath us as our feet strike the sand or pavement. Running barefoot allows our feet to stretch and strengthen, which along with feeling the ground more completely can improve our balance overall.

Strengthens Muscles

Running barefoot requires the utilization of muscles that may not get as much use when running with shoes. Muscles in the feet are less supported without shoes, and so they need to get stronger in order to carry us where we want to go. Each foot contains over 100 muscles, and running barefoot is a great way to cultivate strength within them.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> barefoot running Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:44:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png barefoot running Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Bare Foot Running – What is it All About? https://yourdailysportfix.com/bare-foot-running-what-is-it-all-about/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:04:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22511 Barefoot running or ‘natural running’ is a trend that swept the nation a few years ago, and the movement is still going strong. But what’s wrong with running shoes and what’s so great about the shoeless lifestyle? Let’s dive in! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barefoot Diary (@barefootrunning_hamburg) What is Barefoot […]

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]]> Barefoot running or ‘natural running’ is a trend that swept the nation a few years ago, and the movement is still going strong. But what’s wrong with running shoes and what’s so great about the shoeless lifestyle? Let’s dive in!

What is Barefoot Running?

Barefoot running is basically what it says on the tin. Running without footwear or with specially designed ‘barefoot’ or minimalist shoes, which are very thin, flexible, and may have separate toe compartments.

What are the Benefits of Barefoot Running?

Proponents of barefoot running suggest that it may offer many benefits:

  • Barefoot running may encourage you to improve your running technique, reducing wear and tear on your joints.
  • Barefoot running could strengthen your foot muscles which is particularly beneficial for flat feet.
  • Barefoot running may reduce your risk of plantar fasciitis issues.
  • Barefoot running takes more effort than running with springy shoes on and can help you to burn more calories.

What are the Risks of Barefoot Running?

However, before you ditch your running shoes completely, there are several concerns associated with barefoot running to be aware of.

  • Barefoot running increases your risk of splinters, cuts, puncture wounds and infection. Be careful where you put your feet, and consider wearing barefoot shoes rather than going fully shoe-free!
  • Barefoot running might also increase your risk of foot stress fractures as your muscles adjust!

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]]> Benefits of Running Barefoot https://yourdailysportfix.com/benefits-of-running-barefoot/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:57:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=19207 Today, there are more athletic shoes on the market than one could possibly imagine. While shoes are useful if you’re running somewhere where it’s necessary to protect your feet, running barefoot also comes with certain benefits. If you’re curious and have access to a sandy beach or smooth track, it’s definitely something that’s worth a […]

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]]> Today, there are more athletic shoes on the market than one could possibly imagine. While shoes are useful if you’re running somewhere where it’s necessary to protect your feet, running barefoot also comes with certain benefits. If you’re curious and have access to a sandy beach or smooth track, it’s definitely something that’s worth a try. It takes a bit of getting used to, but once you’ve adjusted you may find that you enjoy running more than ever before.

Improves Balance

While supportive, shoes are also constricting. Feet are confined to the shape of the shoe which may be smaller or differently proportioned than our natural bone structure. Shoes also make it more difficult for us to feel the ground beneath us as our feet strike the sand or pavement. Running barefoot allows our feet to stretch and strengthen, which along with feeling the ground more completely can improve our balance overall.

Strengthens Muscles

Running barefoot requires the utilization of muscles that may not get as much use when running with shoes. Muscles in the feet are less supported without shoes, and so they need to get stronger in order to carry us where we want to go. Each foot contains over 100 muscles, and running barefoot is a great way to cultivate strength within them.

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