Doug Joachim
Barefoot Plyometrics and Running
Plyometrics refers to the “type of muscular activity produced when an impulsive eccentric movement terminates suddenly, eliciting a...
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Doug Joachim
3 min read
Sensitive Soles Perform Better
Do you want to move optimally, increase strength and decrease your injury potential? Start with your foundation: turn on your feet and...
Doug Joachim
2 min read
Barefooting Prep
Wearing shoes has been linked to a multitude of issues: Bunions Plantar Fasciitis Ingrown toenails Hammertoes Fallen or weak arches...
Doug Joachim
3 min read
Untimely Circumcision and Marathon Running
Why do Kenyans dominate the sport of distance running? Take, for example, Kenyan Wilson Kipsang -in the 2013 Berlin Marathon he ran the...
Doug Joachim
3 min read
Don’t Run Barefoot You’ll Step On Glass or a Rusty Nail!
Walking, hiking and running barefoot present very little danger to one’s feet. In fact, performing these activities barefoot may...
Doug Joachim
4 min read
Free Your Feet – Barefoot Exercise & Such
I get it, barefoot running may not be for you (it is not for everybody), but do yourself a favor and kick off your shoes whenever...
Doug Joachim
6 min read
Shoes are Not so Great for Kids
In the ever-evolving fitness landscape, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the impact of children's shoes on their developing feet. ...
Doug Joachim
3 min read
Got Foot Strength?
“I hardly use my toes, why should I strengthen them?” stated the dimwitted big-biceped gym rat. It may seem insignificant but the...
Doug Joachim
2 min read
High Heels Hurt: What to Do?
High heels hurt and wreak havoc on the body. But why do women endure the pain? Here are some reasons I’ve heard: They raise my butt up...
Doug Joachim
11 min read
To Be Barefoot, or Not?
Why kick off your shoes and run/walk barefoot? Humans have been running/walking barefoot (and in minimal footwear) for about two million...
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