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Book SynopsisTrade Review"As Katy Bowman knowledgeably―and often humorously―explains, 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
"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
"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
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
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 body moving more
References and Further Reading
Index
About the Author
