All About Naked Foot Operating and Minimalist Footwear
I can't forget the sight of my mother sitting in front of the TV drooling on coffee mugs about Milind Soman and talking about his barefoot at the marathon and his minimalist shoes. And i was like ugh! How can a mother be so crazy about old uncle ji …: P & # 39; but then one look at Milind's muscular calves and I got the answer for her madness. LOL
Look … He's actually … Hmmm !! Well, something 😉 Mommyyy
Know everything about bare feet and minimalist shoes Here.
Barefoot running, also known as minimalism or natural running, is easy without shoes or in thin-soled shoes. Walking barefoot is considered the natural way to run and some cultures like Tarahumara in Mexico still promote this idea. Being barefoot remains a controversial topic, and many argue that it may not be suitable for all runners. Minimalist runners, or runners who run in minimal shoes or barefoot, argue that running barefoot can correct a runner's shape. It has the potential to encourage a forefoot strike, which can result in fewer injuries like IT-Band Syndrome, runner's knee, and shin splints than those who run with a heel strike.
History of minimalist running
It was in 1960 Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila, the greatest Olympic marathon runner of all time, won the first of his gold medals in a row without shoes and set a world record. Later runners like Zola Budd participated in the mission. But it wasn't until 2009 that barefoot running became a hot topic.
Why walk barefoot?
Studies have shown that less weight on your feet improves your efficiency and reduces your time. Research has also shown that walking barefoot forces the foot to hit the ground differently. Running shoes usually have runners hit the ground with the heel first, while barefoot running turns the gait into a forefoot strike. It strengthens the muscles of the arch of the foot and feels great.
How to start walking barefoot
The more minimal a shoe, the more the foot, ankle, and lower leg have to work to keep the body moving and support, which means the foot, ankles, and calves have to be stronger.
Some ways to strengthen yourself to make the transition to barefoot are:
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Strengthen the lower body and core
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Practice barefoot strength exercises
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Begin to allow for short intervals (seconds to minutes) of walking barefoot around the house while continuing to use minimal shoes for walking or on the elliptical.
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Practice patience and flexibility.
Minimalist running shoes
After the boom in barefoot runners, running shoe manufacturers developed the Five Fingers shoe, also known as minimal shoes. Minimal running shoes are an alternative for runners who want to run barefoot, but also want to protect their feet from dirt, water, stones and other road hazards. The hardly existing texture of the shoes places little between you and the ground and mimics walking barefoot, so that you do not have to endanger your vulnerable soles. Again, Milind wears these minimalist shoes.
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Land gently on your forefoot and gradually lower your heel.
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Don't overdo it or overwrite it.
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Build up slowly and be patient.
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Stop and let your body heal when you are in pain.
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Stretch your calves and hamstrings carefully and regularly.
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Listen to your feet. Stop when your arches hurt, when the top of your foot hurts, or when something else hurts.
Finally, I would like to quote my mother's favorite – "THE MILIND SOMAN", who suggests that you can feel the difference as soon as you take your shoes off, but it took him two years to understand the difference between walking barefoot and being with Schuh Quote: “Shoes make you weak. You're running on one heel so your weight is in front. It's a completely wrong attitude. The stresses on your body when you wear shoes are all unnatural. "
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