Description: How can we unlock whole-body movement when our feet have been bound for decades? Is it as simple as kicking off our shoe-shackles and releasing our feet into the wild? Whole Body Barefoot will help you safely and effectively transition to minimal footwear, reaping the enormous benefits of freeing your feet without injuring yourself along the way.--]cSource other than Library of Congress.
Brief description:
Bestselling author, speaker, and a leader of the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S. is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Her eleven books, including the groundbreaking Move Your DNA, have sold more than 300,000 copies in English and been translated into 17 languages worldwide.
Bowman teaches movement globally and speaks about sedentarism and movement ecology to academic and scientific audiences such as the Ancestral Health Summit and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. Her work has been featured in media as diverse as the Today Show, CBC Radio One, the Seattle Times, NPR, the Joe Rogan Experience, and Good Housekeeping.One of Maria Shriver's "Architects of Change" and an America Walks "Woman of the Walking Movement," Bowman consults on educational and living space design to encourage movement-rich habitats. She has worked with Patagonia, Nike, and Google as well as a wide range of non-profits and other communities to create greater access to her "move more, move more body parts, move more for what you need" message.
Her movement education company, Nutritious Movement, is based in Washington State, where she lives with her family.
Review Quotes:
"Katy Bowman has done it once again. Her books and articles are always cutting-edge sources of practical advice that is easy to implement, and Whole Body Barefoot is no exception! As a barefoot/minimalist shoe advocate myself, I often struggle with guiding my clients through the often confusing process of making the transition without injury. But now I have a done-for-you guide that shows exactly how it's done, from strengthening to stretching to shoe choice and more! This is a must-have book for anyone with feet."--Ben Greenfield, athlete and author of the New York Times Best Seller BeyondTraining: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life
"Her detailed approach to understanding barefoot biomechanics is impressive on its own, but there is much more. Katy does a wonderful job of offering useful exercises alongside constructive critique, and an absorbable lesson in physiology. This insightful book will lead you to clearly understand that it is not the product you do or do not use, but rather the role you play in your physical health. Read it."---Eric Goodman, DC, Founder of Foundation Training
"Whether you're playing field sports or simply moving through daily life, success begins from the ground up. Whole Body Barefoot explains the 'why' and provides the 'how-to' in a logical, step-by-step plan to treat your feet and help you to move better." ---Chip Morton, Pro Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, Cincinnati, Ohio
"As an endurance sports coach, most ailments I see can be linked to the feet. I am always looking for resources to provide athletes with practical reasons and solutions to common foot related issues--such as 'duck feet' and over-pronation--and this book is one of the best I've found! Once again, Katy inspires us to take charge of our body's 'shape' and be proactive instead of reactive--and exercise alone won't cut it. Whether you're a clinician or amateur athlete, Whole Body Barefoot is a comprehensive guide on biomechanics, anatomy and movement that will make us all more aware and stronger from the feet up! I even discovered new things about my feet and form in this book, and will be putting to use Katy's step-by-step guides on standing correctly, corrective exercises, and more."---Tawnee Prazak, MS, CSCS, endurance sports coach, strength training specialist, athlete, and host of the Endurance Planet podcast
"Whole Body Barefoot delivers by taking the complex, whole-body, biomechanical issues of barefoot running and making them digestible for runners looking to begin barefoot running. I would highly recommend individuals looking to engage in barefoot running to read this book."---Joshua Stone, MA, ATC, PES, CES
"In Whole Body Barefoot, Katy Bowman clearly outlines how most footwear changes the natural shape of our feet, and by extension, the function of our entire body. By applying the principles she teaches, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction. This the best form of healing, and it is for all of us."---Ray McClanahan, DPM, creator of Correct Toes(R)
"Most people in the Paleo community have tried switching to more minimalist footwear, with varied success. Unfortunately, a lot of these new converts revert back to 'regular' shoes after experiencing increased foot pain, back problems and plantar fasciitis. If only these poor folks had this book! 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 their entire body!"--Cain Credicott, Paleo
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