Train Clients to Run Barefoot Just as you might train clients to be able to run a 10K, you must train them to run barefoot. However, keep in mind that people with foot deformities, diabetes, very weak feet and other conditions may not be good candidates for barefoot running at all. Use your discretion as a trainer - barefoot run- ning is not for every client. “It’s not only necessary to have strong
muscles in and around the foot, but it is also important to have strong ligaments and connective tissue,” says Carey.
from sweaty bare feet when jumping and balancing on a BOSU® ball). It also helps to “prep” feet and the lower
legs with soft-tissue mobilization tech- niques. “Use a small ball, the size of a golf ball or smaller, on the bottom of each foot to address the soft tissue between the small bones of the foot,” says Carey.
Have Clients Walk Barefoot First “Walking barefoot before running barefoot gives you a chance to see if your feet can tolerate the time out of shoes,” says Carey. “Equally important,” he adds, “is how the rest of the body responds to changes in the foot’s response to the ground.” When you or your clients are ready to
break into running, Price suggests first alternating short bouts of barefoot walking and running during the same workout.
Consider What’s Underfoot Finally, keep feet safe on the road. Some shoe manufacturers have developed foot- wear that simulates the barefoot experience while still protecting soles from sharp rocks, glass and whatever lurks on city streets. And choose sensible terrain. “Barefoot
runners might be wise to begin on more forgiving surfaces such as harder sand by the water, thicker grass or a rubber track,” says Carey. “All the value that could potentially come from spending time out of shoes may never happen due to injury if you begin too aggressively,” he says.
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Exercising on unstable surfaces, such as a BOSU® Balance Trainer will help your clients progress to running barefoot.
Watch a video of fitness expert Justin Price, M.A., performing exercises for barefoot running on the BOSU® Bal- ance Trainer. Go to
www.bosu.com, click on “Education Resources” then click on “Articles.”
“If your feet are not ready for going bare-
foot, you will get more stress to all joints,” says Price. So advise clients to train with activities such as yoga, walking barefoot around the house or exercising on unstable surfaces, such as a BOSU® Balance Trainer (just be sure to wipe away excess moisture
Amanda Vogel, MA human kinetics, is a Vancouver-based presenter, Fitness Instructor Specialist and owner of Ac- tive Voice - a writing, editing and consulting service for the fitness industry. In addition to being an online communica-
tions and social media consultant for BOSU®, Amanda writes for Women’s Health, Best Health, Prevention and IDEA Fitness Journal. Read her fitness writing tips at http://Fitness-
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