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Is barefoot running really better for you? Is barefoot running really better for you?
Yes, Barefoot running is better for you Yes, Barefoot running is better for you
No, barefoot running is not better for you No, barefoot running is not better for you
Barefoot running works under specific conditions Barefoot running works under specific conditions
With barefoot running feet can move as they are supposed to With barefoot running feet can move as they are supposed to
Running barefoot is how we have always run and is how our body has evolved to work Running barefoot is how we have always run and is how our body has evolved to work
When our ancestors ran barefoot, the terrain they ran on was not man-made When our ancestors ran barefoot, the terrain they ran on was not man-made
We should protect ourselves from the impact of running with appropriate cushioning. We should protect ourselves from the impact of running with appropriate cushioning.
There is not enough evidence to show that barefoot running is beneficial There is not enough evidence to show that barefoot running is beneficial
We need to re-adapt to barefoot running We need to re-adapt to barefoot running
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Yes, Barefoot running is better for you

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With barefoot running feet can move as they are supposed to

Modern shoes are not shaped correctly and do not allow the foot to move freely. This in turn impacts our gait and ability to run to our full potential.
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