My wife and I have very different leg architecture, if you will. she's rather knock-kneed and I'm bow legged. We've come to realize that different types of shoes impact us very differently. Cushioned shoes with good arch support have been a game changer for her. Meanwhile I've gone in the opposite direction with extremely thin, zero arch shoes and sandals and those have been amazing. I guess my point is that foot health is clutch and it's not one size fits all. I'm looking forward to trying those exercises this week!
It's great you've dialed in on getting the correct shoes. This can make an enormous difference. I've experimented a lot with shoes myself and find that particularly with running, the more tactile sensation I can have with the ground while still protecting my feet with a strong rock plate, the better. Good luck with your "foot workout!"
thanks for these!! I have a metatarsal issue that numbs a foot after 15 miles on a bike using clip-ins so read the part about the nubby ball foot exercises with great interest, ordered one today!! Will cut out the exercises too (the big toe raise is nearly impossible haha) Dinos
Have you ever evaluated the Blackboard foot training system? It’s a German company, the product is expensive but it is versatile and easy to travel with.
I’ve probably bought 20 SlackBlocks as presents. I use one while brushing my teeth every night. The guy that invented it , Jim Klopman,used to live in Park City. He’s now in Birmingham, AL. I visited him and took a lesson from him for a couple of hours. He has a wealth of knowledge on all things balance. He has some progressions for the SlackBlock that are excellent. I wish he’d post them. You should contact him. I’ll be happy to send you his contact info if you’re interested.
I haven't but it looks interesting and I'm going to check it out. Thanks. I'm evaluating this one right now: The Slackblock https://www.slackbow.com/products
My wife and I have very different leg architecture, if you will. she's rather knock-kneed and I'm bow legged. We've come to realize that different types of shoes impact us very differently. Cushioned shoes with good arch support have been a game changer for her. Meanwhile I've gone in the opposite direction with extremely thin, zero arch shoes and sandals and those have been amazing. I guess my point is that foot health is clutch and it's not one size fits all. I'm looking forward to trying those exercises this week!
It's great you've dialed in on getting the correct shoes. This can make an enormous difference. I've experimented a lot with shoes myself and find that particularly with running, the more tactile sensation I can have with the ground while still protecting my feet with a strong rock plate, the better. Good luck with your "foot workout!"
thanks for these!! I have a metatarsal issue that numbs a foot after 15 miles on a bike using clip-ins so read the part about the nubby ball foot exercises with great interest, ordered one today!! Will cut out the exercises too (the big toe raise is nearly impossible haha) Dinos
Hi - keep us posted on how the nubby ball works out. That big toe one is still tough for me, but I keep at it. Tks for reading.
Have you ever evaluated the Blackboard foot training system? It’s a German company, the product is expensive but it is versatile and easy to travel with.
I’ve probably bought 20 SlackBlocks as presents. I use one while brushing my teeth every night. The guy that invented it , Jim Klopman,used to live in Park City. He’s now in Birmingham, AL. I visited him and took a lesson from him for a couple of hours. He has a wealth of knowledge on all things balance. He has some progressions for the SlackBlock that are excellent. I wish he’d post them. You should contact him. I’ll be happy to send you his contact info if you’re interested.
That would be cool. Here's my email: gwendolynboundsauthor@gmail.com.
I haven't but it looks interesting and I'm going to check it out. Thanks. I'm evaluating this one right now: The Slackblock https://www.slackbow.com/products