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E398: Debunking Fitness Trends with Kyle Baxter

Jul 12, 2023
01:24:16
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Fitness trends and recovery techniques, benefits of sauna use and heat exposure, experiences with sauna and effects of heat, misconception of 'bone on bone' diagnosis, relationship between lower leg and foot pain and barefoot shoes, debunking facial stretch therapy, importance of time and other factors in fitness interventions - all discussed by Kyle Baxter, an expert in the fitness industry, in a lively conversation on RX'D Radio.
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Quick takeaways

  • Proper weight distribution and force absorption are crucial for foot health, regardless of shoe type.
  • Heat therapy can be beneficial for acute injuries with muscle spasms, but underlying factors should also be addressed.

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Barefoot shoes and foot pain

The podcast discusses the topic of whether switching to barefoot shoes can alleviate lower leg and foot pain. The hosts present two perspectives: one stating that foot pain is related to larger movement pattern issues and not the shoes themselves, and the other suggesting that barefoot shoes can help with weight distribution and foot pressure. They emphasize the importance of understanding how to properly bear weight and transfer force through the foot, regardless of the type of shoes worn.

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