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Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear by Katy Bowman
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Specificaties
- Objectstaat
- ISBN
- 9780989653985
- Book Title
- Whole Body Barefoot : Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear
- Publisher
- Uphill Books
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Design, Health & Fitness, Medical
- Topic
- Exercise, Fashion & Accessories, Anatomy
- Item Weight
- 0.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Uphill Books
ISBN-10
0989653986
ISBN-13
9780989653985
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211321442
Product Key Features
Book Title
Whole Body Barefoot : Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Exercise, Fashion & Accessories, Anatomy
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Health & Fitness, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
0.4 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-957182
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"As Katy Bowman knowledgeablyand often humorouslyexplains, the concepts of barefoot biomechanics and minimal footwear aren't just about feet. Whole Body Barefoot offers a nuanced discussion of minimal shoes as just one potential component of a whole-body solution to what so often is really a whole-body problem."--Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor, Lower Extremity Review Magazine, "Whole Body Barefoot is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to make the successful transition to minimalist footwear, with the added bonus of improving the function of the body."--Paleo Magazine, "Katy Bowman has done it once again. Her books and articles arealways cutting-edge sources of practical advice that is easy to implement, and WholeBody Barefoot is no exception! As a barefoot/minimalist shoe advocatemyself, I often struggle with guiding my clients through the often confusingprocess of making the transition without injury. But now I have a done-for-you guidethat shows exactly how it''s done, from strengthening to stretching to shoechoice and more! This is a must-have book for anyone with feet." -- BenGreenfield , athlete and author of the New York Times Best Seller BeyondTraining: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life "Her detailed approach to understanding barefootbiomechanics is impressive on its own, but there is much more. Katy does awonderful job of offering useful exercises alongside constructive critique, andan absorbable lesson in physiology. This insightful book will lead you toclearly understand that it is not the product you do or do not use, but ratherthe role you play in your physical health. Read it." -- Eric Goodman , DC,Founder of Foundation Training "Whether you''re playing field sports or simply moving throughdaily life, success begins from the ground up. Whole Body Barefoot explains the ''why'' and provides the ''how-to'' in a logical, step-by-step plan totreat your feet and help you to move better." -- Chip Morton , Pro FootballStrength & Conditioning Coach, Cincinnati, Ohio "As an endurance sports coach, most ailments I see can be linkedto the feet. I am always looking for resources to provide athletes withpractical reasons and solutions to common foot related issues--such as ''duckfeet'' and over-pronation--and this book is one of the best I''ve found! Onceagain, Katy inspires us to take charge of our body''s ''shape'' and be proactive insteadof reactive--and exercise alone won''t cut it. Whether you''re a clinician oramateur athlete, Whole Body Barefoot is a comprehensive guide onbiomechanics, anatomy and movement that will make us all more aware and strongerfrom the feet up! I even discovered new things about my feet and form in thisbook, and will be putting to use Katy''s step-by-step guides on standingcorrectly, corrective exercises, and more." -- Tawnee Prazak , MS, CSCS,endurance sports coach, strength training specialist, athlete, and host of theEndurance Planet podcast " Whole Body Barefoot delivers by taking the complex,wholebody, biomechanical issues of barefoot running and making it digestiblefor runners looking to begin barefoot running. I would highly recommendindividuals looking to engage in barefoot running to read this book." -- JoshuaStone , MA, ATC, PES, CES "In Whole Body Barefoot , Katy Bowman clearly outlineshow most footwear changes the natural shape of our feet, and by extension, thefunction of our entire body. By applying the principles she teaches, you willbe able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction. This the best formof healing, and it is for all of us." -- Ray McClanahan , DPM, creator ofCorrect Toes® "Most people in the Paleo community have tried switching to moreminimalist footwear, with varied success. Unfortunately, a lot of these newconverts revert back to ''regular'' shoes after experiencing increased foot pain, back problems and plantar fasciitis.If only these poor folks had this book! Whole Body Barefoot is anindispensable guide for anyone looking to make the successful transition to minimalist footwear, with the added bonusof improving the function of their entire body!" -- Cain Credicott , PaleoMagazine "As Katy Bowman knowledgeably--and often humorously-- explains,the concepts of barefoot biomechanics and minimal footwear aren''t just aboutfeet. Whole Body Barefoot offers a nuanced discussion of minimal shoesas just one potential component of a whole-body solution to what so often isreally a whole-body problem." -- Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor, LowerExtremity ReviewMagazine, "This is a must-have book for anyone with feet!"--Ben Greenfield, athlete and author of the New York Times Best Seller Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life, "I truly admire anyone who can make me laugh and learn at the same time, especially when it comes to my favorite subject of all, the body. I also enjoy someone who has the ability to take sophisticated and sometimes confusing terms or principles and break them down into practical bits of information that are applicable to daily life. Whole Body Barefoot does this time and again, and it's one of the most important reasons I adore the book so much."--Preston Ray Fitness
Dewey Decimal
613.482
Table Of Content
CONTENTS Minimal Shoes Are for Every Body...Including Yours Introduction THINK Chapter One: Footwear Chapter Two: The Ankle Chapter Three: The Earth is Bumpy MOVE Chapter Four: Stance habits to change Chapter Five: Stretching the intrinsic tissues of the foot Chapter Six: Stretching the extrinsic tissues of the foot Chapter Seven: Strengthening the intrinsic tissues of the foot Chapter Eight: Strengthening the extrinsic tissues of the foot Chapter Nine: Adding natural surfaces to your walk Chapter Ten: Fix your feet all day Conclusion THE MOVES Appendix 1: How to shop for minimal shoes Appendix 2: Resources to keep your feet and whole bodymoving more References and Further Reading Index About the Author
Synopsis
Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it's critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize. By applying the principles in this book, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction. Ray McClanahan, DPM, inventor of Correct Toes Biomechanist and author of Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief , Katy Bowman offers walkers, runners, and health professionals alike clear, accessible lessons on how the shape of shoes can play a role in painful feet, knees, and hipsand what to do about it. When we have painful feet and weak ankles it seems like stiff, supportive shoes are the answer, but this solution can be temporary, especially if our issues stem from foot and leg weakness. In short, humans come with great foot technology, we just need to learn how to use it. Minimal footwearshoes that protect your feet while still letting them move freelyis gaining traction (get it?). Being barefoot is a natural human movement, but research shows simply kicking off our shoe-shackles and releasing our feet into the wild can result in injury. Whole Body Barefoot will help you safely and effectively transition to minimal footwear, reaping the enormous benefits of freeing your feet without injuring yourself along the way. Whole Body Barefoot presents: 25 exercises to create strong, supple, feel-better feet The mechanics of bunions and pronation How to strengthen weak ankles and arches How to figure out your true shoe-size The importance of walking on natural surfacesVitamin Texture! With clear, science-based explanations, Bowman lays out the ways in which conventional shoes and artificial environments leave us with sedentary feet as well as the steps necessary to restore lost foot function, and improve health...naturally!, How can we unlock whole-body movement when our feet have been bound for decades? Is it as simple as kicking off our shoe-shackles and releasing our feet into the wild? Whole Body Barefoot will help you safely and effectively transition to minimal footwear, reaping the enormous benefits of freeing your feet without injuring yourself along the way. Whole Body Barefoot presents: How conventional shoes can cause your body to lose mobility and muscle, The importance of walking on natural surfaces, The corrective exercises that can transition your shoe-adapted feet and legs, Vitamin "Texture"-and how the latest research on toe-walking and texture might mean that barefoot time is essential to walking well, With clear, science-based explanations, biomechanist Katy Bowman lays out the issues created by conventional shoes and artificial environments, and describes in detail the steps necessary to transition to more natural footwear safely and effectively. With over twenty exercises, this is a must-have for anyone hoping to restore lost foot function, and improve their health...naturally! Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
RA779.B69 2015
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