Author: Will Zolpe
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What My Chiropractor Had to Say About Minimalist Footwear
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. I recently started going to a chiropractor for the purposes of preventative care and hopefully helping along some of the niggling injuries I’ve picked up while playing soccer. I’ve only had three visits so far, but I’m really enjoying the process. I…
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Most Sunscreens are Toxic – Here’s What to Wear Instead
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Spring is already here and summer is not too far away. That means, for many of us, that consistent sun exposure is about to become part of our lives again. After what I consider to be a 4-5 month “hibernation,” this is…
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How to Find Your Proper Shoe Size
There was a point in my life where sizing my shoes was as simple as going to the store with my parents, trying on a shoe that looked cool, and saying good enough. A couple jumps and sprints down the aisle, followed by the obligatory, “I can jump higher in these shoes. They literally make…
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The Top 3 Reasons Athletes Need Collagen in Their Diet
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. I’ve been really interested in collagen lately. Collagen, if you’re wondering, is the main protein found in the body’s connective tissue. It is also the most abundant protein in the body, making up at least a quarter of the whole-body protein content.…
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Forget Sleeping 8 Hours a Night
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Do you have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, waking up early, getting restful sleep, or a similar issue? Well, you’re not alone. Most people have trouble with at least one of these issues, and the problems aren’t getting any better. The…
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The 6 Traits of Healthy Activity for Humans
Some readers will know that I am a long-time fan of Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint. It is sometimes referred to as the “Definitive Guide” or “The Original” Primal Blueprint because it is inspired by the life our ancestors lived around the Paleolithic Age. It is simply a set of principles that our ancestors lived by…
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High Cushion Running Shoes Do More Harm Than Good (according to study)
As most runners will know, the shoe manufacturing industry has been pumping out increasingly cushioned running shoes in recent times. It is getting more and more popular to wear shoes that have rigid arch support, are motion-controlled, and most importantly, provide more cushion for your foot to land on to reduce the impact. This has…
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Turf Toe: What It Is and How to Treat It
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Well wouldn’t you know it? I’ve covered several different foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments that I’ve suffered through, and now I have a new one for you. It’s called turf toe and by looking at what doctors and physical therapists typically…
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The Causes of and Solutions to Foot Turnout
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Last week, I opened up the new topic of foot turnout. I talked about what it is and why it is dangerous to your body’s functionality. To quickly summarize, foot turnout is simply when your feet point outward instead of forward. Your…
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Foot Turnout: Standing, Walking, Running, and Squatting With Duck Feet
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Stand up and hold yourself in a relaxed position. Walk to the other end of the room and back. Squat down into the lowest squat position you can hold. How did your feet look during these 3 activities? If they were turned…
