The physician advocates for minimalist footwear and explains why it can benefit foot health and the body as a whole.

When it comes to getting stronger, most people immediately think of the "show" muscles, like the arms, chest, and maybe even ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to exercise ...

Our feet, marvels of evolutionary engineering with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, have become prisoners of modern footwear. This complex foundation that once ...

If you're a regular gym goer, spotting a few of your fellow peers lifting barefoot is likely no new sight. But for those who ...

Health professionals are promoting a mix of targeted foot exercises and electrolyte-rich nutrition to help reduce the likelihood of muscle cramps. Physical therapist Troy Hurst recommends ...

If you're worried about the health of your feet, this may make you feel differently about how you move around your house.

Passive structures and extrinsic foot muscles may play a greater role in controlling foot motion than intrinsic foot muscles during running. Interesting, and unexpected. But let's step back for a ...