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A stride encompasses one full gait cycle, or a full motion where one foot lands, swings up and lands again. Your running gait is unique to your individual body mechanics, meaning no two strides are ...
HOKA just quietly launched the all-new Arahi 8 running shoe, a stability sneaker that’s lighter, comfier and more supportive than ever. The men’s Arahi 8 comes in seven colors to choose from, ...
Pronation is critical to proper shock absorption, and it helps you push off evenly from the ball of the foot at the end of the gait cycle. Although pronation is a natural movement of the foot, ...
The stance phase typically comprises about 60% of the gait cycle and includes initial contact (heel strike), loading response, midstance, terminal stance, and pre-swing.
One of the most common running injuries is pain in the arch of the foot, and it’s easy to see why. The main point of contact between you and the ground during your foot strike, the arch of the foot ...
When you continue in the gait cycle, your foot should then roll back outward, or 'supinate,' to prepare for push-off. When you overpronate, though, your arch flattens to an excessive degree, and ...
A normal gait is a cycle of the stance phase where your feet touch the ground and the swing phase where your foot is in the air. You learn this normal cycle and rhythm by the time you’re age 3 ...
When the toes aren’t straight and flat to the ground, the natural gait cycle is impacted. Proper alignment is especially important for the big toe, which initiates propulsion when we walk.
If flat feet are interrupting your flow, consider investing in running shoes that offer more comfort and support. We've rounded up the best running shoes for flat feet.