Forefoot Running Benefits

Is Heel Striking Less Efficient Than Forefoot Running?

06/10/2022 Bretta Riches 0

One way heel striking when running is less efficient than forefoot running is that it fatigues the legs faster. This is because landing heel-first when running puts more taxing mechnanical and physical stress on the muscles, soft tissues, joints and bones as compared with forefoot running.

Forefoot Running Does Not Cause Achilles Tendon Injury

18/08/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Forefoot running doesnt cause Achilles tendon injury because it actually makes more functional use of the tendon as an energy-saving spring while engaging mechanical mechanisms, like controlled pronation and reduced ground-contact time that better safeguard the tendon than heel strike running.

Is Barefoot Running Healthier for Your Feet?

11/08/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Barefoot running is healthier for the feet because it not only makes the foot’s muscles, soft tissues, nerves and blood vessels stronger, barefoot running also engages a forefoot strike and higher cadence which prevents abnormal foot motions and postures, like over-pronation.

Why Forefoot Running is Better for Your Toes

07/08/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Forefoot running was found to do more to strengthen the toes than heel strike running.

Is Forefoot Running Faster Than Heel Strike Running?

06/06/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Forefoot running is faster than heel strike running because it enhances the energy-saving spring properties of the Achilles whereas heel strike running negatively alters the spring properties of the tendon, resulting in more costly muscular efforts to propel the body forward.