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If you’re stuck for a little exercise motivation we’ve come up with a simple bodyweight circuit you can do anywhere. This workout is particularly great in your Vibram FiveFingers because not only will it help to strengthen your feet, you’ll need plenty of feedback from all those nerves down there to do the exercises properly. Take a look at the video and we’ve given you a little more information below on each exercise. Five exercises to strengthen your feet There are 5 exercises in total. Try to repeat the whole circuit 5 times. 1. Squats - 5 reps These are...

Another Barefoot Story!  We were thrilled when we got the opportunity to chat with Jamie Wedderburn from Norfolk. Not only did he tell us about the amazing work being done for our fellow planet citizens, the Orangutan, but we also heard about Jamie’s love for Vibram FiveFingers and how they helped him during a trip to the rain forests of Borneo! Jamie’s big summer adventure! . . . making a difference Passionate about animal welfare Jamie and his wife Suzanne were already very conscious of the plight of the Orangutan in Borneo and keen to see if in any way,...

Thanks to barefoot running coach and Vibram FiveFingers fan Paul Mumford for this month’s blog. All about the perils of running in the countryside. How many of these hazards have you come across?I’ve spent many years and covered many miles running in Vibram FiveFingers. I can often be found running around the country lanes near my home but that can sometimes prove difficult. In fact, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are many hazards for the road runner. You need to be ready for anything! Traffic ... those pesky, and sometimes distracted, car drivers! I live and work in...

At Barefoot Junkie we believe a big part of achieving and maintaining good health comes from the way we move, not just in quantity but in quality. That’s why we love Vibram FiveFingers, they help us to move in a more natural way. Our bodies have evolved over millions of years to walk, run, climb, lift, throw, push, pull and feel in hundreds of different ways. Much like eating a wide variety of foods for a healthy diet, moving in a wide variety of ways is essential for a healthy body. It’s also important to move in a more natural...