Category Archives: Walking

Midfoot Running Miracles

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dr. Katherine Hartmann

Benefits of non-heel-strike running continue to appear in the research literature. The topic was ignited in 2010 by Harvard engineer Daniel Lieberman’s high profile scientific publication elegantly documenting that heel strike running generates greater collision forces to be transferred to the joints and … Continue reading →

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Buff and Brainy

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Dr. Katherine Hartmann

Aerobic exercise builds brain – literally increasing the volume occupied by cells in a key brain region, called the hippocampus, which is key in memory. Researchers have renewed enthusiasm for how elements of healthy lifestyles could be used to protect … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Dr. Katherine Hartmann

Apparently not in the case of toning shoes. Citing claims like: “Burn more calories, tone muscles, improve posture, reduce joint stress.” “Train muscles your trainers never knew you had.” “It’s the shoe proven to work your hamstrings and calves up … Continue reading →

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