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
- Oct 23, 2014
- 3 min
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...
Doug Joachim
- Sep 23, 2014
- 4 min
Barefoot Plyometrics and Running
Plyometrics refers to the “type of muscular activity produced when an impulsive eccentric movement terminates suddenly, eliciting a...
Doug Joachim
- Jun 4, 2014
- 3 min
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
- Apr 24, 2014
- 2 min
Barefooting Prep
Wearing shoes has been linked to a multitude of issues: Bunions Plantar Fasciitis Ingrown toenails Hammertoes Fallen or weak arches...
Doug Joachim
- Sep 21, 2013
- 3 min
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
- Feb 7, 2013
- 3 min
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...