Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear

By: Katy Bowman

Narrated by: Katy Bowman

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it’s critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize.

“By applying the principles in this book, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction.” Ray McClanahan, DPM Biomechanist and author of Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief, Katy Bowman offers walkers, runners, and health professionals alike clear, accessible lessons on how the shape of shoes can play a role in painful feet, knees, and hips and what to do about it.

When we have painful feet and weak ankles it seems like stiff, supportive shoes are the answer, but this solution can be temporary, especially if our issues stem from foot and leg weakness. In short, humans come with great “foot technology,” we just need to learn how to use it.

Minimal footwearshoes that protect your feet while still letting them move freely is gaining traction (get it?). Being barefoot is a natural human movement, but research shows simply kicking off our shoe-shackles and releasing our feet into the wild can result in injury. Whole Body Barefoot will help you safely and effectively transition to minimal footwear, reaping the enormous benefits of freeing your feet without injuring yourself along the way. A great book to listen to as you move working outside, during a walk or a marathon training run!

NOTE: Once you purchase this title, an accompanying PDF with exercise photographs and bulleted instructions will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2015 Katy Bowman (P)2015 Katy Bowman

Super Helpful

This audio book was super helpful especially since it has the PDF which you will want to reference

Accessible, Humorous and Wise

Katy delivers a concise, accessible lesson on responsible transition to minimal footwear, barefoot walking and natural movement.

You have to listen to the end to hear the blooper reel but the whole body book is full of humour throughout.

I love this book.

Some Authors should never be the ones to read their own works for an audio version. Katy Bowman is not one of those. Katy should ALWAYS read her books. I didn't even know outtakes were a thing for Audio books. The outtakes alone are worth the price of admission. Oh, and by the way- decades of bad habits have started to show up as symptoms in my feet (rock climbing, skiing, running and working in heeled shoes, etc..). The information in this book is already starting to help and I am only a couple of weeks in. Thanks for doing the work to really get into the sphincter of a marmot. We all appreciate it.

Powerful Information, Exercises, & Engaging!

Katy Bowman is the Wonder Woman of kinesiology. She's funny, informed, and succinct in her delivery.

A completely new way to think about our feet!

Loved this book for it's information about how to care for the foundation of our bodies. But also for it's clarity and humor.

Author/narrator draws you in. Out takes at the end are hilarious!

Great advice for every person! Katy Bowman A+

If you have pain, Katy is going to be your new best friend. If you ate considering switching to minimal or barefoot shoes, read this first, it will make your transition pain free.

excelente!

me gustó mucho! la narración y la honestidad de la autora con respecto al tema del cuerpo humano son refrescantes. lo escucharé muchas veces

Terrific Content & Narration

Loved it! The PDF (which I downloaded from "My Library" on Audible.com) helps with visuals.

The best book for optimal foot health!

it is interesting and educational from the beginning till the end! a must read for everyone!

Great book, great narration.

Audio books on movement are challenging. This author does a great job. I’m a movement educator and have always emphasized feet. It’s very difficult to get people interested because people don’t care about their feet until they can’t use them or they hurt. She makes the topic fun and interesting and has a great speaking voice. Don’t skip the outtakes!