A new study that analyzed injury likelihood between forefoot strike running patterns and heel-strike running patterns found some interesting results about the oftentimes controversial topic. For the study, researchers examined both running techniques in terms of injury rates, running economy and overall stride biomechanics, and their work reviewed 53 previous studies on the techniques. One […]
Barefoot Runners Face Obstacles during Winter Months
Barefoot running has become more popular over the last couple years, but exercise enthusiasts who enjoy running without shoes are finding it difficult to get their workout in during the cold winter months. Cold temperatures have forced barefoot runners to find a gym that can accommodate their workout, but many gyms have banned barefoot running […]