Doug Joachim
Improve Your Body by Repairing Foot Function
In 2005, after the book “Born to Run” became a best-seller, barefoot running and minimalist shoes rose in popularity. Unfortunately so...
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Doug Joachim
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The Most Important Toe
It has a separate set of control muscles and tendon insertions than the rest of the toes. It’s the only toe that is made up of 2 bones as...
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Doug Joachim
4 min read
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...
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Doug Joachim
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Barefooting Prep
Wearing shoes has been linked to a multitude of issues: Bunions Plantar Fasciitis Ingrown toenails Hammertoes Fallen or weak arches...
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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...
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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...
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