Minimalist involves running in light, flexible footwear with no cushion or a raised heel, to allow the foot to move naturally, restore strength and proprioception, and to improve foot strike.
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Minimalist and Barefoot Running Are Better for Your Knees
Minimalist running shoes and running barefoot delivers a natural stimulus for enhanced neuromuscular and reflexive responses in the knee-joint that result in a faster acquisition of more functional mechanics that are not only safer on the knees, but reduces energy costs!