In A Nutshell Changing your squat stance and toe angle shifts how muscles work together, not just how hard they fire. Narrow, straight-foot squats rely more on stabilizing muscles, especially around ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

If you're a regular gym goer, spotting a few of your fellow peers lifting barefoot is likely no new sight. But for those who ...

You might think that cushioned running shoes were designed to give your feet a break. But scientists have discovered that lacing up causes us to use more muscles in our feet than we thought. After ...

Your feet are the foundation for almost all movement. Keeping each foot healthy is important for improved posture and movement. Your feet are the foundation for almost all movement. But most of the ...

Foot support New evidence about the active role muscles play in the foot could have implications for the design of running shoes and the debate on barefoot running, say researchers. It could also ...

The physician advocates for minimalist footwear and explains why it can benefit foot health and the body as a whole.

When was the last time you gave your feet some dedicated attention? Not just a quick polish change or cramming them into those too-tight shoes, but actual loving care? For most of us, feet fall into ...

Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume. In a recent study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Harvard Medical School, running in minimalist ...

Extended Side-Angle Pose is a study of strength and softness. And the most important muscle for proper alignment? The psoas.