Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There is evidence that suggests that wearing cushioned running shoes promotes a heel striking running style. Barefoot running, on the other hand, promotes a forefoot striking style of running which is said to be better for injury prevention.
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Chapters:
0:00 Running injury rates
0:44 Risk factors for running related injuries
1:27 The root causes of running injuries
1:54 Why Dean Karnazes forefoot strikes
4:04 Why Ross Edgley forefoot strikes
5:27 The problem with cushioned running shoes
7:31 The importance of ground feel while running
9:46 Importance of foot stability in running
12:41 How to prevent running injuries with the correct form
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There is evidence that suggests that wearing cushioned running shoes promotes a heel striking running style. Barefoot running, on the other hand, promotes a forefoot striking style of running which is said to be better for injury prevention.
Barefoot Shoes we recommend:
exercisinghealth.net/products-we-use
Our Barefoot Strength Classes:
exercisinghealth.net/shop
Newsletter - Get notified about our latest content
exercisinghealth.net/subscribe
Other things mentioned in this video:
Video clips we included in this video:
youtu.be/_3PoWNPO0cw
youtu.be/y4PIGhetjvY
#forefootrunning #correctrunningform #runninginjuries
Chapters:
0:00 Running injury rates
0:44 Risk factors for running related injuries
1:27 The root causes of running injuries
1:54 Why Dean Karnazes forefoot strikes
4:04 Why Ross Edgley forefoot strikes
5:27 The problem with cushioned running shoes
7:31 The importance of ground feel while running
9:46 Importance of foot stability in running
12:41 How to prevent running injuries with the correct form
Contact us:
christopher@exercisinghealth.net or
DM on Instagram/Facebook.
Content Disclosure: The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this video description are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Exercising Health may earn a commission if you make a purchase and/or opt-in through these links. My team and I only promote products we 100% believe in and use ourselves.
