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Episode 13 - Building Your 'Foot Core' with AFX Founder Matt Ferguson
Current research shows that strengthening the small stabilizing muscles around the arch and plantar fascia can improve ankle stability and balance - but it's often neglected.
So I invited Matt Ferguson, the founder of AFX, on the Strength Running podcast to discuss several topics around foot strength:
How to build strength in these oft-neglected muscles
Mistakes to avoid and myths that can derail your progress
The value of being a "cautious minimalist"
How to choose shoes that are right for you personally
We also dive into the history of running shoes and why they look very different today…
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