The Benefits of Barefoot Training and Healthy Feet with Andy Bryant

Are you looking to optimise your clients' or your own athletic performance? Your feet play a crucial role in overall health and fitness. In this episode, join host Vanessa and guest Andy Bryant, a specialist in podiatry and natural foot movement. Discover the impact of foot mobility on athletic performance, the hidden dangers of conventional footwear, and practical tips for improving foot health. Learn about the Foot Collective, the benefits of barefoot training, and how to incorporate these principles into your fitness routine. Get ready to rethink your approach to foot care and discover how it can impact your overall health and fitness.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform!Our favourite quotable moments:“Your feet shouldn't be limiting you from doing what you're doing.” - Andy Bryant“Our feet are designed to be part of movement. And so if they can be strong and mobile, then your performance is going to be better.” - Andy Bryant“When our foot is running, it should be softening as we land and then stiffening as we push off.” - Andy BryantResources:Instagram - @andybryant_podiatristWebsite - The Foot CollectiveGet 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at cart checkout.Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson.Join Our Mailing ListAbout Our Guest: Andy is a podiatrist dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal foot health. He believes in a holistic approach, combining habitual movement changes, barefoot-friendly footwear, and targeted rehabilitation to address foot injuries and promote natural foot function.About Your Host: Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in their lives. She is known as a hybrid trainer, attaining high levels of education, and delivering a quality presenting experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the country and presenting at the International Fitness Conference. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER.This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support!