Running Shoes Archives - Page 2 of 25

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?

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.

Is Zero Drop Good For Running?

15/12/2023 Bretta Riches 1

The flatter your running shoes, the less you run with lopsided and mechanical imbalances because you are better at connecting properly on your forefoot, whereas running shoes with a thick cushioned heel are a mechanical interference that continuously undermines your forefoot strike control.

How Can I Improve My Balance While Running?

13/09/2023 Bretta Riches 0

The more time you spend walking, running or working-out barefoot or in minimalist shoes, the more balanced you’ll be when you run in cushier shoes. This is because the more your feet can feel the ground, the stronger the electrical outputs in our neuromotor circuits become, the better your reflexes will be at keeping you more stable in cushioned shoes!

Inov-8 Bare XF 260 Review

12/09/2023 Bretta Riches 1

The anatomically-shaped, zero-drop Inov-8 Bare-XF 260 is an excellent weightlifting, crossfit and obstacle course racing shoe that is responsive and durable enough for long runs on the roads. You’ll also love that the meshy, stretchy upper creates an airy seal thats easily ajusted with the Velcro closure, really anchoring you down to the sole without any pressure points!