From an injury-prevention standpoint, barefoot running offers long-term advantages. As the feet and ankles grow stronger, the ...

A muscle in our feet long believed to allow us to walk upright has been shown to actually play a major part in how we run. Our ancestors’ ability to walk and run great distances helped spread our ...

During a one-hour run, your feet push off the pavement about 10,000 times – enough of a workout to build some pretty impressive foot muscles, you'd figure. "Considering the countless miles that ...

Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume. In a recent study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Harvard Medical School, running in minimalist ...

You might think that cushioned running shoes were designed to give your feet a break. But scientists have discovered that lacing up causes us to use more muscles in our feet than we thought. After ...

Staying strong and toned after 55 doesn't mean you have to spend hours lifting heavy weights at the gym. There are plenty of ...

These boots weren't made for walkin', but "space boots" under development at the University of Houston may help astronauts stay healthy and readjust more quickly to walking again on ...

Millions worldwide suffer from the daily discomfort of painful, sore, and swollen feet. This widespread issue can be attributed to many factors, ranging from the inevitable effects of ageing to the ...

Lacing up shoes while running as opposed to running barefoot uses more muscles in your feet, a new study has found Los Angeles You might think that cushioned running shoes were designed to give your ...