Fitness for Busy People: Finding Balance and Health

FITNESS FOR BUSY PEOPLE: FINDING BALANCE AND HEALTH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiguOWc5kSM&t=3s In a recent episode of “The MOVEMENT Movement” podcast, fitness expert (and Xero Shoes Affiliate) Karl Bratland, talks to Xero Shoes CEO Steven Sashen about the challenges of aging and how people of different ages can meet their unique fitness needs and goals. While Karl specializes in […]

CAN YOU LIVE LONGER WITH 30-60 MINUTES OF WEEKLY STRENGTH TRAINING?

Live Longer With This Simple 1 Hour Weekly Habit A recent article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that just 30 to 60 minutes of strength training per week can reduce your risk of dying from all causes by 10 to 17 percent. In this blog post, you’ll discover the key takeaways from this exciting research […]

The Perfect Shoes for Every Type of Summer Adventure

Have big plans this summer? No matter if it’s a trip, a trek, or relaxing on the beach, you’ll enjoy it more in foot-friendly shoes that are made for the job.  Where is your next adventure taking you? Like matching a fine wine with an outdoor meal, here’s how to match your summer adventure of […]

Fun Simple Partner Movements

5 “MOVEMENT SNACKS” TO DO WITH A PARTNER

5 “MOVEMENT SNACKS” TO DO WITH A PARTNER It’s time to rethink what a workout can be! Sure, there’s definitely still a time and place for a dedicated run, yoga class, or lifting session. But the movement in your life doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) end there.  Fill your life with purposeful, stimulating physicality, and […]

Foot Care for Endurance Athletes

“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet.” Khalil Gibran Of the 206 bones in your body, 52 are in your feet. Each and every one contributes to getting you to where you are going and is a potential major hindrance if not cared for. As a long distance, long term […]

Running Form – learning from robots, kids, and ice

Physics. It’s not just a good idea, it’s the law. Want to improve your running technique? I have three suggestions: Watch robots run Watch little kids run Learn to run on ice! Running Robots The gang at Boston Dynamics are creating robots that do AMAZING things. For one, check out this one: Oh, sure, it’s […]

Flat Feet, High Arches, and Running Barefoot

Not infrequently, when the topic of barefoot running comes up, or someone takes a look at my Xero Shoes, whomever I’m speaking with will say: I can’t do that. I need support. Oh? I’ll respond. Why do you need support? Then something happens that I love. I get one of two seemingly contradictory answers. Either: […]