The PJF Podcast: Elite Sports Performance

037: Should Athletes Go Barefoot? Podiatrist Andy Bryant Talks Benefits and Practical Tips!!

03.18.2021 - By PJF PerformancePlay

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TIMECODES Intro 0:00 Benefits of Zero Drop Shoes 1:32 Orthotics or Nahhh? 6:00 Is Being Flat Footed an Issue? 7:26 Are Flat Feet from Genetics? 9:38 Increase in Achilles Tears from Elevated Heels 12:47 Transition to Barefoot Shoes 14:38 Basketball Shoes vs Zero Drop Shoes 17:38 Waking Up Proprioceptors in Feet 26:06 Recommended Shoes 29:36 Conclusion 32:28 TRAINING PROGRAMS Speed Code: https://www.pjfperformance.net/the-speed-code/  Fat Don't Fly: http://www.pjfperformance.net/fat-dont-fly/  The Vert Code & The Vert Code Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Edge U: https://theedgeu.com PROTEIN: Upper Echelon Nutrition: https://uenutrition.com  (Use discount code PJFPERFORMANCE to get 20% off)

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