2 Major Ways Heel Strike Running Causes Major Injury

2 Major Ways Heel Strike Running Causes Major Injury

22/01/2024 Bretta Riches 0

There are two mechanical components of heel strike running that were consistently found to produce an array of impacts that reach a level of an injury of which thick cushioned running shoes were also found to provide no benefit for impact reduction. In order to get more positive results in running, heel striking must be avoided altogether, and a forefoot strike must be employed because its the only method proven to reliably reduce brake and loading time, while making the entire system more energy efficient.

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Do Cushioned Running Shoes Prevent Injuries? NO!

12/01/2024 Bretta Riches 0

Sadly, cushioned running shoes do not prevent injury because according to extensive research cushioned running shoes dramatically alter joint mechanics (i.e. causing heel striking, over-striding and over-pronation) that accounts for all the impacts that cause injuries, especially servere injury, such as long bone and chronic muscle injuries. Conversly, running barefoot or in minimalist shoes enhances neuromuscular programming of a more controlled forefoot strike, while pushing the rest of your stride mechanics in a more functional direction, making you far less prone to all injuries.

Is Barefoot Running Faster?

Is Barefoot Running Faster?

04/01/2024 Bretta Riches 0

Barefoot running was found to be faster for many reasons. For one, the lightness factor reduces the cost of transport of the leg at each step. Secondly, barefoot running engages a forefoot strike which in turn engages the mechanics that perfectly matches the function of the elastic structures of the lower leg. This results in a stride that’s more elastically-powered which greatly reduces the need for costly muscle demands.

Do Minimalist Shoes Hurt Your Knees?

Do Minimalist Shoes Hurt Your Knees? NO!

01/01/2024 Bretta Riches 0

The science is settled that minimalist running shoes are significantly safer for your knees than standard running shoes. This is because bending strain and rotational stress are greatly reduced off the knee in minimalist shoes as more controlled pronation is engaged as well as higher cadence, which minimizes impact at the knee, too!


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