minimalist Archives - Life Science Review

21 February 20194 January 2020

Runners may find that minimalist shoes improve plantar flexor strength more than conventional shoes

In August 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether male runners improved their running performance when gradually transitioning to using minimalist … Read more

21 February 20194 January 2020

Runners should limit their weekly training distance in minimalist shoes to avoid running-related pain, with heavier runners having a greater risk of injury

In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare running-related pain and injury between minimalist and conventional shoes in trained runners and to assess interactions … Read more