There are many ways to be mindful. Moving mindfully is one way, and mindful consuming is another. There is “how you vote at the polls” but often less considered is “how you vote with your…
Minimal Shoes: The List
Due to its popularity, this post is regularly updated for better organization and to reflect new brands and styles and sections. Last update August 17, 2023. This list of minimal shoes below is in no…
A Podiatrist on Kid Feet, Shoes, and Orthotics
This post from 2012 was lightly edited (photos added and resources updated) in 2020. For more information on kid and baby movement, read through our favorite resources at More Movement for Babies and Kids. For…
Things I Learned Walking 100 Miles in 6 Days – Podcast Episode #167
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about her recent multi-day hike across England. Katy, with her sister Mary, walked from east coast to west coast along the length of Hadrian’s Wall. Katy and…
What Your Phone is Doing to Your Body and How to Fix It
Take a quick look around and you’ll see bodies everywhere—in most venues, across all ages—staring fixedly at a smartphone (to notice this, you might need to stop looking at your own phone for a minute).…
Is There Really a ‘Right’ Way to Walk – Podcast Episode #165
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss gait and question whether there really is a ‘right’ way to walk. They explain the mechanics of walking gait, outlining the phases and shapes that each leg…