Re: Three things you should never skimp on

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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ron Peterson) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Larisa) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > 
> > > Mattresses and tires, sure, but footgear?  I get my sneakers from
> > > Payless Shoes, for $7.00 - just plain old canvas sneakers.  What's
> > > wrong with those?
> > 
> > If you damage your feet, you will severely impact your ability to walk
> > and exercise.
> > 
> 
> Interestingly enough, people from cultures where going barefoot is
> common are least likely to suffer from foot problems.  Too much
> support allows the muscles of the foot to atrophy, which will then
> lead to all sorts of biomechanical problems.  Furthermore, there are
> special nerve endings in the soles of your feet that sense how much
> impact there is between your foot and the ground, and allow your brain
> to minimize the impact; as a result, running barefoot is much less
> stressful on your knees than running in special running shoes.  I can
> cite the studies, if you like; biomechanics was what I studied in
> graduate school.
> 
> LM
> 
Wow, the things I learn here!  This is quite interesting to me because 
I have flat feet, and I have found that contrary to what I have always 
been told, my feet feel less tired after a day of walking if I wear 
shoes without a big arch support.  

Jeannie
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