Posts in Foot Pain
Running Warm-Up / Three Key Exercises to Get Ready!

“Does a Lion warm up before it chases down a Gazelle?!”

No, it doesn’t. But you’re not a Lion. You’re a middle aged corporate worker who just sat on their butt for the last 8-10 hours and now you’re going to do a complete 180 and go be an athlete.

Yeah, it’s a good idea to do a quick, targeted, warm up!

A good running warm up is always important to make sure that your body is primed for the workload you’ll be placing on it. Warm ups aren’t just stretching. They include actively prepping the muscles and tissues that will be worked according to the exercise you’re about to embark upon. For running, this should include exercises which get the feet, knees, glutes, and low back ready.

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Everything you need to know about Barefoot Shoes / Minnemals

Welcome to 2024. Your still kicking butt at your New Year's Resolutions and by now hopefully you've seen enough people wearing or talking about their new-found love of wearing their Barefoot Shoes.

I mean, we all know that one person who is a little out there, right? The one who jumps at all the new trends and doesn't mind telling everyone in their circles or on their social media about it?

Well, wearing barefoot style shoes (or minimalist shoes) isn't just a fad folks. It's the real deal.

But is it for you? What is the purpose of making the switch from your Nike's?

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