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First designs
of what would
become Vibram
FiveFingers .
Getting
to know
your feet.
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Apply gentle
pressure with your thumbs,
moving towards your toes
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Foot Training:
Strength training
for your feet.
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Practice the exercises below at your
own pace. Your feet may feel tired
afterwards, but you should not be
in pain. Ultimately, this series of
exercises should be part of your
running warm-up routine.
1. Heel Raise
2. Toe Grip
3. Toe Flexing
4. Toe Spread/Tap
5. Exaggerated Eversion/Inversion
6. Grabbing towel on the floor
with toes and pass to other foot
7. Walking in Vibram FiveFingers
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Walking in
Vibram FiveFingers:
Never underestimate
the power of just
being barefoot or in
Vibram FiveFingers.
Try wearing them
for a few minutes
a day and increase
usage based on
personal comfort. It is
important to acclimate
your feet before fully
transitioning to
Vibram FiveFingers.
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Finding the
sole that
fits you!
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Getting
them on
your feet.
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Training, fitness,
running, walking,
trekking, & more.
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POPULAR ACTIVITIES
Hiking, Casual, Walking,
Yoga, Water Sports,
Fitness, Running, Golf
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TRANSITIONING TIPS
We suggest a few things when you are
transitioning into minimalist shoes to
maximize your experience through training.
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Do Not Over-stride.
This means landing with
your foot too far out in
front of your hips. Over
striding while forefoot or
mid-foot striking requires
you to point your toe more
than necessary, which may
cause stress on your feet.
Try focusing on contacting
the ground with your feet
beneath you hips. This is
similar to the way ones feet
land when jump roping or
walking in place.
Land Lightly.
Not sure if youre landing
correctly? Try running
totally barefoot on a hard,
smooth surface that is free
of debris. Sensory feedback
will quickly tell you if you
are landing too hard. Try
to make as little noise as
possible when you land.
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Taking
care of
the toes.
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VIBRAM.COM
IF YOU ARE WEARING FIVEFINGERS FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE SUGGEST A GRADUAL
TRANSITION BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL LEVEL OF COMFORT AND FITNESS, AS YOU MAY
BE USING DIFFERENT MUSCLES IN THE FEET AND LOWER LEGS. GRADUALLY INCREASE
USAGE ONLY AS YOU ADAPT. THIS TRANSITION PERIOD CAN BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH
INDIVIDUAL. IT IS ADVISABLE TO CHECK WITH A PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO INITIATING IN ANY
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.VIBRAM.COM
VIBRAM AND VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS ARE TRADEMARKS OF VIBRAM S.P.A. 2012
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