Every Sunday
Learn to run relaxed, with or without shoes. You choose, I'll guide you.
Practical
The lesson
A lesson consists of a warm-up, exercises while running, and a cool down. The technique comes from barefoot running.
You choose whether you do this with or without shoes. Would you rather learn to run privately? That is possible through coaching.
Call 06-83170745 or email ahimsa@zeelandnet.nl
My story
In September 2011 I started running barefoot, really step by step. After about 30 years of back problems, you simply try everything.
For years I could not run. With a combination of exercises (yoga and swimming), massages and nutrition, I slowly built it up again. Now I easily run 1 to 2 hours, without injuries or back problems. I alternate between barefoot and Vibram FiveFingers, a kind of glove for your feet.
Want to try it yourself? Start very carefully, listen to your body and especially to your feet: they need time to get used to it. Take good care of them with foot baths, massage and oil.
Why barefoot
Barefoot, you naturally land on the balls of your feet. Your body moves forward, which ensures good balance.
The strength, agility and stability of your body increase, while the risk of overuse decreases.
The stiffness and lactic acid buildup in your legs decrease and you use less oxygen. This helps you keep going longer.
Your feet have about 200,000 nerve endings. Walking barefoot promotes resistance and digestion.
Your ankle, knee and hip joints are under less strain.
Your foot muscles become stronger, you absorb shocks better and your bone mass is strengthened.
And there is always Twan, encouraging, with a short chat for everyone and a series of exercises. Gentle but firm.
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