• You’ll acquire a more natural step and strengthen the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot.
• Running on the balls of the feet or middle of the foot reduces impact force by 2-3 times the amount of body weight that heel striking runners repeatedly experience.
• It has been shown to reduce the force of impact on knee, ankle, and foot joints.
• It helps to develop better perception of the contact with the ground, which allows us to interact with support more efficiently, place the body weight on the foot more precisely; have better timing of the contact with the ground.
• Removing the heel lift of most shoes helps the Achilles tendon and calf muscle stretch and lengthen which may reduce injury.
• It helps to release psychological stress through the reduction of electricity charges in the body.
• You’ll learn not to heal strike and instead land on the forefoot. The heel strike occurs due to the excessive padding in most running shoes, but research shows it isn't the most effective natural running stride. Landing on the heel is essentially putting on the breaks with every step. It is most efficient to land on the midfoot and keep your stride smooth, light and flowing. Landing on the forefoot also allows your arches to act as natural shock absorbers.
• You will improve your balance by stimulating and working the smaller muscles in your feet, ankles, legs, and hips that are responsible for better balance and coordination.
• You'll learn to spread your toes and expand your foot while running. This creates a more solid and connected base, which supports all your movements.
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