{"id":29036,"date":"2018-09-14T18:50:31","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T00:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolutionvn.com\/?p=29036"},"modified":"2023-02-24T10:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:04:28","slug":"should-you-wear-shoes-when-exercising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolutionvn.com\/should-you-wear-shoes-when-exercising\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Wear Shoes When Exercising | Time to Get Back on Your Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you thinking of replacing those well-worn, raggedy cross-trainers? Before you go out and buy that expensive pair of shoes with the fancy arch support, let's answer one question: should you wear shoes when exercising? Let's point out the obvious. If you're exercising in a public place, i.e. gym, studio, etc., it's only common courtesy to wear shoes. Not to mention, hygienic.<\/p>\n

But, should you wear shoes when exercising at home?<\/p>\n

Let's get some perspective. You're free to jump straight to the answer but I think it's important that you have some context.<\/em><\/p>\n

We were all, without exception, born barefoot. Not a single person in the history of man was born rocking a pair of Nikes. But, our barefootedness doesn\u2019t last very long. Soon after we are born, we are fitted for our very first (of many) pair of shoes. And from that point, our feet forever lose their freedom.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong. Shoes (and footwear in general) serve a very important purpose; shoes protect your feet from the elements. Shoes help you brave the cold and snow, protect you from rocks and glass, and allow you to tackle rough terrain. Not to mention, shoes can be a versatile fashion accessory; matching that black dress, blue jeans, or summer skirt.<\/p>\n

Wear Shoes With Caution...?<\/h3>\n

We live in a society where safety is of utmost concern. Products that are worn, used, applied, or eaten which have the potential to cause adverse short-term and\/or long-term effects typically come with some form of \u201cproceed with caution\u201d label.<\/p>\n

Cigarettes may<\/em>\u00a0cause cancer, medication\u00a0may<\/em>\u00a0cause dizziness, food\u00a0may\u00a0<\/em>cause allergy.<\/p>\n

So, why don\u2019t shoes come with warnings?<\/p>\n

It is uncommonly<\/em> known that wearing shoes commonly leads to both short-term and long-term complications. And, not only complications of the feet. Prolonged use of footwear can create issues in other parts of the body. That is the true beauty of the human body. The human body is one large synchronous and harmonious system.<\/p>\n

Foot Design 101<\/h3>\n

In this blog, I want to focus on how shoes affect the integrity of the feet. In this context, I am talking about their design and intended utility. When you break down the foot, you start to realize and appreciate the brilliance of Mother Nature in her design (this design really should be patented). When you think of the design of your feet, you probably think of 5 toes, a sole, and a heel. As simple as feet are in appearance, they are actually quite complex in design. (You can learn more about foot design here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Each foot is equipped with three arches which, in combination, are designed to adapt to the surface you\u2019re on and to respond with proper movement mechanics and weight distribution. Also embedded into our feet are sensory receptors called proprioceptors, which interpret and send information to the brain. This may include information about the surface you\u2019re on:<\/p>\n