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…
Are Books Good for the Body? – Podcast episode #161
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk with English professor Vybarr Cregan-Reid about books and the body. Katy, Jeannette, and Vybarr discuss being ‘rescued’ by books, the value of fiction in developing empathy, reading…
Hiking Mailbag – Podcast Episode #160
Following on from our Hiking Poles episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram answer all your other questions about hiking. Katy and Jeannette discuss how to prepare for hiking, walking with a backpack, hiking…
To Hiking Pole or Not To Hiking Pole – Podcast Episode #159
To Hiking pole, or not to hiking pole, is the question that biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram address in this episode. The use of poles has become a hotly debated topic among hikers…