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I used to make fun of people (in my mind, not to their face) who I would see in the gym training barefoot. Now I'm "one of those people" and proud of it because I understand the rewards. This week on 5 Questions we will have Mike & Brendan from Pedestal who are flipping the fitness footwear industry on its @ss by making barefoot training safe, sexy + sanitary. They will kindly answer: What is the problem we are solving? Benefits of barefoot training? How are orthotics counterproductive for long term movement health/quality? What are customers saying about Pedestal? Why "self made" is a bunch of BS I had been given a pair of their footwear a few years ago and used them religiously. Then I started to give them to my patients and saw that it was helping them out even more (that's usually how things go, I try it - I like it - I give it to everyone) In this webcast we will dive into the "Why behind the What" and talk about the science of barefoot training and how beneficial it can be (for almost everyone)1:45 : Brendan introduces himself3:55 : Mike gives his introduction and how the idea of pedestal footwear began for him8:24 : The problems that Pedestal Footwear is solving, how it is activating the body, and addressing the stigma behind it16:50 : A look into the benefits of barefoot training from body awareness and its sensors24:17 : How orthotics are counterproductive for long term movement health and quality26:45 : Structural and functional foot problems31:46 : What customer experiences with Pedestals are like34:48 : Calf, glute and hip flexor connection40:42 : Why the concept of self-made is inaccurate49:47 : Career moves and what success means to Steve and Mike51:00 : Steve's patients experience with Pedestals53:02 : Where you can find more information about Mike, Brendan and Pedestal Footwear and how to start your Pedestal journey #DITCHYOURSHOES with Mike & Brendan of Pedestal Footwear Mike, Brendan, Steve Horney