{"id":6916,"date":"2020-12-25T06:43:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T05:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/preco-treba-stimulovat-chodidla\/"},"modified":"2021-02-09T19:31:48","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T18:31:48","slug":"why-you-need-to-stimulate-your-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/why-you-need-to-stimulate-your-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know why you need to stimulate your feet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-6916\" data-postid=\"6916\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6916 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"yt4d464\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_yt4d464 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qy21465 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_m4zl466  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\"><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Why does barefu address a need that YOU don&#8217;t even know you have?<\/span><\/span><\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"s8qv234\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_s8qv234 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_tb5i235 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_s2oa236  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">&#8220;Why it is necessary to stimulate the feet ?&#8221; is one of the most common questions we get when we start talking about the barefoot.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Once you understand our point, the next question comes: &#8220;how often?&#8221;<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">And if you happen to know what barefoot \/ barefoot shoes are and maybe even wear them, then explaining is even more difficult for us.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">How is it possible?<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Let&#8217;s do it step by step:<\/span><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"y58o903\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_y58o903 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_qqo7904 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ilu3904  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Why is it necessary to stimulate the feet?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Our feet are closed all day in shoes that more or less limit their natural functioning and range of motion.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">This means that we do not involve all the muscles of the feet and body intended for walking and standing. On the contrary, we compensate by involving muscles that are not intended for long-term use while walking. The result is overloading of certain parts, poor posture and possible deformations or pain.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">The home interior is for most people the only place where they are willing to take off shoes.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">However, flat hard floors do not offer us sufficient stimulation that would force us to engage and train all leg muscles. The brain quickly evaluates the surrounding surfaces as safe, and we continue our all-day &#8220;shoe style&#8221;. However, this is different from conscious barefoot walking (for example on stones). In doing so, we are forced to engage all the muscles of the feet, parts of the legs and also the abdomen. It is the change to conscious barefoot walking that is very important. Tromping is eliminated, which causes that our joints and spine suffer, and more muscles are involved and trained.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_oghg906 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j4ej906   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"ucfn69\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_ucfn69 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_3onu69 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_fyou69\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_v5xy70  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>\n<h3><em><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Have you ever wondered how much time you spend on your feet during the day?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><em><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">And how much time do you devote to your feet a day &#8211; to exercise, relax or stimulate them?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><em><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\"><span title=\"\">Do you think it&#8217;s enough?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_f1vo70 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1zp3225 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7nuz227 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3cdd63   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">If we want our legs (and joints, muscles, or spine &#8211; the body is a connected complex) to serve us for many years, we should not forget to train them and keep them in good physical condition every day!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1c7k181 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_64sg181 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_szta181   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">How often do I need to stimulate my legs and what are my options?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Every day and possibilities are many.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Imagine you would have your hands closed in rigid mittens during the day, and when you get home you would be just clickink at computer or press buttons on the remote control.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Limited movement and insufficient stimulation during the &#8220;free&#8221; time would lead over time in deformities, muscle atrophy and, paradoxically, muscle overload, which compensate for the lack of hand use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Also, flat hard floors do not offer enough stimulation to move the feet, so walking barefoot indoors is not enough.<\/span> <span title=\"\"><strong>The easiest way to stimulate our feet is to go out and walk barefoot<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">The variety of surfaces and the possible &#8220;danger&#8221; (rocks, bees, glass, psikes) keep our feet and senses alert.<\/span> <span title=\"\">The feet are forced to balance and adapt to unevenness, avoiding the rocks by contracting or stretching.<\/span> <span title=\"\">During a short walk on various stimulating surfaces (grass, rocks, sand, concrete), we will train and engage more muscles than during the whole barefoot evening at home.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Physiotherapists also recommend movement on stimulating surfaces outside as part of the prevention of foot problems and to warm up and strengthen the feet.<\/span><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_vyds966 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zex0702   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4nox812 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rtp8813 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0lh1811   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">It is possible to exercise or stimulate the feet at home.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Various balance aids are used for this purpose &#8211; to involve the muscles of the whole body.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Sensory rugs and accessories can stimulate individual points on the bottom of the feet.<\/span> H<span title=\"\">owever, a<\/span><span title=\"\">n important factor of these training aids is the fact that it is necessary to find TIME for exercise and spend additional ENERGY (watch out for the effect of a stationary bicycle used only to store things!).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Another possibility of stimulation in the interior are surfaces that do not require extra time and energy for exercise and stimulate the feet during a natural movement around the space.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">However, safety is a very important aspect of this option.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">After all, a person can move around even in poor lighting conditions, in complete darkness or with full hands, and does not always perceive what is on the floor.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">The health conditions of the users and their abilities must also be taken into account.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">It is the combination of design, stimulative function and safe use that is combined in our barefu DOTS.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"1\" data-hide-anchor=\"1\" data-css_id=\"gcnv425\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_has_section tb_section-1 tb_gcnv425 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner gutter-none col_align_middle tb_col_count_4 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_972y425 first\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_bottom  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rzkg425   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_2ta3426\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_bottom  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rsdr426   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_spbf426\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_bottom  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_l011426   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_81zi426 last\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_bottom  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9tm8427   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zk5g103 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5jzv104 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_v0qh104   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Is it enough to stimulate your feet on the beach during your summer vacation?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Walking barefoot on a pebble or sandy beach is great and for many people it is the only public space where they are willing to take off their shoes.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">However, you need to be very careful not to overdo it!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Imagine you have your hand in plaster all year and when they put it down, you directly go to a two-week volleyball tournament.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">You could very easily overload your hands and get injured.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Even a half-hour barefoot walk on the beach can mean too much strain for an untrained and unstimulated feet and thus the possibility of overloading or even injury.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Just for the feeling of freedom and the possibility of walking barefoot on vacation, we should practice our feet and keep it in good condition throughout the year :).<\/span><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"bvn8848\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_bvn8848 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_ebfa849 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_174v849  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">I wear barefoot shoes &#8211; do I need to think about further foot stimulation?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">It is true that minimalist shoes allow the feet to work as if it were barefoot.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">However, the several-millimeter sole doesn&#8217;t allow full use of all the neuroreceptors and to truly perceive the surface we are walking on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">A completely bare foot feels much more than a foot in any shoe or sock.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Minimalist \/ barefoot shoes are great and we think that most shoes should follow its criteria.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">However, if we wear them mainly on flat hard surfaces, then in conjunction with the sole, which filters out delicate unevenness, we get to the scenario of safe home floors &#8211; our feet are <\/span><span class=\"\" title=\"\">not forced to work much and we tend to get back to our learned &#8220;shoe walking style&#8221;.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Switching to conscious barefoot walking is easiest when a person is completely barefoot, which is why we recommend walking barefoot as much as possible (also when you are a barefoot shoe enthusiast)<\/span><\/span>.<\/strong> In this way, we train our feet, strengthen them and more and more include conscious, careful walking into our movement patterns. And it&#8217;s also possible to really perceive slight changes in surface temperature or humidity &#8211; will you also try it!?<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_vnk4850 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_s19f850   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"5uzd47\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_5uzd47 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_ib3d48 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_9rkx48\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bim148  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">What is the goal of barefu?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The aim of barefu is to be a guide in the exciting exploring of conscious and careful movement.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">Offer advice, products and services that will lead you to a conscious and responsible transition to barefoot.<\/span> <span class=\"\" title=\"\">This is the key how successfuly start to use our feet more and learn how to move it properly.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/dots\/\"><strong>&#8212; &gt;\u00a0 MORE ABOUT DOTS\u00a0 &lt; &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_xq9749 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_t9gd942 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_h9gi943 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5saj944   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">About the author:<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_8rzl945 image-overlay circle  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-175x175.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6300\" title=\"Evka barefu\" alt=\"Evka barefu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-175x175.jpg 175w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>    \n    \n                <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_b00m946 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1qk6946   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Hi, I&#8217;m <strong>Mgr.art. Eva Mazancova, ArtD.<\/strong> It may seem from all those academic degrees that I paint whole days or even heal paintings but the truth is elsewhere. The translation of my degrees is an interior designer who has done her doctoral research in the field of design. In my research, I combined my passion for barefoot walking and design with respect to humans. Thanks to the support of people from my surrounding, I decided that this barefoot journey does not end with graduation &#8211; and so <strong>barefu<\/strong> was created, through which we try to raise awareness of the need for a gradual transition to barefoot and the importance of barefoot walking in everyday life. 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Once you understand our point, the next question comes: \"how often?\" And if you happen to know what barefoot \/ barefoot shoes are and maybe even wear them, then explaining is even more difficult for us. How is it possible? Let's do it step by step:<\/p>\n<h2>Why is it necessary to stimulate the feet?<\/h2> <p><strong>Our feet are closed all day in shoes that more or less limit their natural functioning and range of motion.<\/strong> This means that we do not involve all the muscles of the feet and body intended for walking and standing. On the contrary, we compensate by involving muscles that are not intended for long-term use while walking. The result is overloading of certain parts, poor posture and possible deformations or pain.<br \/><\/p> <p><strong>The home interior is for most people the only place where they are willing to take off shoes.<\/strong> However, flat hard floors do not offer us sufficient stimulation that would force us to engage and train all leg muscles. The brain quickly evaluates the surrounding surfaces as safe, and we continue our all-day \"shoe style\". However, this is different from conscious barefoot walking (for example on stones). In doing so, we are forced to engage all the muscles of the feet, parts of the legs and also the abdomen. It is the change to conscious barefoot walking that is very important. Tromping is eliminated, which causes that our joints and spine suffer, and more muscles are involved and trained.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul> <li> <h3><em>Have you ever wondered how much time you spend on your feet during the day?<\/em><\/h3> <\/li> <li> <h3><em>And how much time do you devote to your feet a day - to exercise, relax or stimulate them?<\/em><\/h3> <\/li> <li> <h3><em>Do you think it's enough?<\/em><\/h3> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<p><strong>If we want our legs (and joints, muscles, or spine - the body is a connected complex) to serve us for many years, we should not forget to train them and keep them in good physical condition every day!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>How often do I need to stimulate my legs and what are my options?<\/h2> <p>Every day and possibilities are many.<\/p> <p>Imagine you would have your hands closed in rigid mittens during the day, and when you get home you would be just clickink at computer or press buttons on the remote control. Limited movement and insufficient stimulation during the \"free\" time would lead over time in deformities, muscle atrophy and, paradoxically, muscle overload, which compensate for the lack of hand use.<\/p> <p>Also, flat hard floors do not offer enough stimulation to move the feet, so walking barefoot indoors is not enough. <strong>The easiest way to stimulate our feet is to go out and walk barefoot<\/strong>. The variety of surfaces and the possible \"danger\" (rocks, bees, glass, psikes) keep our feet and senses alert. The feet are forced to balance and adapt to unevenness, avoiding the rocks by contracting or stretching. During a short walk on various stimulating surfaces (grass, rocks, sand, concrete), we will train and engage more muscles than during the whole barefoot evening at home. Physiotherapists also recommend movement on stimulating surfaces outside as part of the prevention of foot problems and to warm up and strengthen the feet.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to exercise or stimulate the feet at home. Various balance aids are used for this purpose - to involve the muscles of the whole body. Sensory rugs and accessories can stimulate individual points on the bottom of the feet. However, an important factor of these training aids is the fact that it is necessary to find TIME for exercise and spend additional ENERGY (watch out for the effect of a stationary bicycle used only to store things!).<\/p> <hr \/> <p>Another possibility of stimulation in the interior are surfaces that do not require extra time and energy for exercise and stimulate the feet during a natural movement around the space. However, safety is a very important aspect of this option. After all, a person can move around even in poor lighting conditions, in complete darkness or with full hands, and does not always perceive what is on the floor. The health conditions of the users and their abilities must also be taken into account. It is the combination of design, stimulative function and safe use that is combined in our barefu DOTS.<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Is it enough to stimulate your feet on the beach during your summer vacation?<\/h2> <p>Walking barefoot on a pebble or sandy beach is great and for many people it is the only public space where they are willing to take off their shoes. However, you need to be very careful not to overdo it!<\/p> <p>Imagine you have your hand in plaster all year and when they put it down, you directly go to a two-week volleyball tournament. You could very easily overload your hands and get injured.<\/p> <p>Even a half-hour barefoot walk on the beach can mean too much strain for an untrained and unstimulated feet and thus the possibility of overloading or even injury. Just for the feeling of freedom and the possibility of walking barefoot on vacation, we should practice our feet and keep it in good condition throughout the year :).<\/p>\n<h2>I wear barefoot shoes - do I need to think about further foot stimulation?<\/h2> <p>It is true that minimalist shoes allow the feet to work as if it were barefoot. However, the several-millimeter sole doesn't allow full use of all the neuroreceptors and to truly perceive the surface we are walking on.<\/p> <p><strong>A completely bare foot feels much more than a foot in any shoe or sock.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Minimalist \/ barefoot shoes are great and we think that most shoes should follow its criteria. However, if we wear them mainly on flat hard surfaces, then in conjunction with the sole, which filters out delicate unevenness, we get to the scenario of safe home floors - our feet are not forced to work much and we tend to get back to our learned \"shoe walking style\".<\/p> <p><strong>Switching to conscious barefoot walking is easiest when a person is completely barefoot, which is why we recommend walking barefoot as much as possible (also when you are a barefoot shoe enthusiast).<\/strong> In this way, we train our feet, strengthen them and more and more include conscious, careful walking into our movement patterns. And it's also possible to really perceive slight changes in surface temperature or humidity - will you also try it!?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the goal of barefu?<\/strong><\/h2> <p><strong>The aim of barefu is to be a guide in the exciting exploring of conscious and careful movement. Offer advice, products and services that will lead you to a conscious and responsible transition to barefoot. This is the key how successfuly start to use our feet more and learn how to move it properly.<br \/><\/strong><\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/dots\/\"><strong>--- &gt;\u00a0 MORE ABOUT DOTS\u00a0 &lt; ---<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">About the author:<\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-175x175.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" title=\"Evka barefu\" alt=\"Evka barefu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-175x175.jpg 175w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/barefu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Evka_barefu-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>\n<p>Hi, I'm <strong>Mgr.art. Eva Mazancova, ArtD.<\/strong> It may seem from all those academic degrees that I paint whole days or even heal paintings but the truth is elsewhere. The translation of my degrees is an interior designer who has done her doctoral research in the field of design. In my research, I combined my passion for barefoot walking and design with respect to humans. Thanks to the support of people from my surrounding, I decided that this barefoot journey does not end with graduation - and so <strong>barefu<\/strong> was created, through which we try to raise awareness of the need for a gradual transition to barefoot and the importance of barefoot walking in everyday life. We try to show people that this change can be creative, interesting, stylish, but especially not demanding any extrra time or energy!<\/p> <p>(Apart from the barefoot, I'm also the mother of 3 little boys, the wife of a great guy, a cyclist and a community activist - so if you find that the articles are growing slowly, you're right - I can't keep up :D)<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6916"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6916\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7621,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6916\/revisions\/7621"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}