Coach Heidi • Barefoot Functional Training

The why and how of me becoming obsessed with feet, relentless in my own healing journey, and insanely passionate about spreading the message and helping others. Head to my YouTube channel to watch the full video! . . . . #Foothealthawareness #barefootworkout #footpainrelief #barefooting #minimalistshoes #barefoottraining #strongfeet #footandankle #athleteperformance #jointmobility #anklemobility #barefootlife #painfreeliving #wholebodyhealth #barefootshoes #bunions #healthyfeet #foothealth #sportperformance #stabilitytraining #footpain #correctiveexercise #musclepain #performbetter #movewell #jointhealth #injuryrecovery #workoutinspiration #painfree #barefoot

Thanks for all the lessons @thefootcollective 🫡👣💪🏼 Mates and weights is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥 Who’s ready for some TFC x THATBAREFOOTCOACH classes?! . . . . #Foothealthawareness #barefootworkout #footpainrelief #barefooting #minimalistshoes #barefoottraining #strongfeet #footandankle #athleteperformance #jointmobility #anklemobility #barefootlife #painfreeliving #wholebodyhealth #barefootshoes #thefootcollective #healthyfeet #foothealth #sportperformance #stabilitytraining #footpain #correctiveexercise #musclepain #performbetter #movewell #jointhealth #injuryrecovery #workoutinspiration #painfree #barefoot

I like using the 5 loop for… 👣training without shoes 👣walking without shoes 👣short and stubborn pinky toes I like using the 4 loop for… 👣 wearing inside shoes 👣wearing around the house 👣longer, less stubborn pinky toes Whether you choose the 4 or 5-loop, both are great options to start restoring that natural toe splay! Grab them from my link in bio 🔗👣💪🏼 . . . . #Foothealthawareness #barefootworkout #footpainrelief #barefooting #minimalistshoes #barefoottraining #strongfeet #footandankle #athleteperformance #jointmobility #anklemobility #barefootlife #painfreeliving #wholebodyhealth #barefootshoes #barefootgirl #healthyfeet #foothealth #sportperformance #stabilitytraining #footpain #correctiveexercise #musclepain #performbetter #movewell #jointhealth #injuryrecovery #workoutinspiration #painfree #barefoot

Were you recommended converse or vans for lifting? 👀 I used to recommend them to everyone, but here’s why you should stop wearing them to the gym: It’s simple, they aren’t foot shaped. If your goal is to maximize your lower body strength, size, or power, these shoes are holding you back. When big toe function is inhibited in a tapered toe shoe, your potential for connecting to your glutes is dampened. It also sets you up for what I call “extrinsic takeover”. Extrinsic takeover is when your toes need to claw and hammer in order to stabilize the foot. It’s when your extrinsic foot muscles take on the job of foot stability—which is actually the job of the intrinsic foot muscles. But when your toes are being crammed together, the intrinsic foot muscles don’t have much space to do their job and they start offloading their work to the extrinsic muscles. The solution is so very simple: Ditch the damn toe crushers, and go barefoot or get flat FOOT SHAPED shoes. The ones pictured here are @vibramfivefingers V-Train 2.0: my favs! Hey 15% off when you use THATBAREFOOTCOACH. . . . . #Barefootfitness #barefootworkout #barefootlifestyle #movebetterfeelbetter #performanceenhancement #muscleactivation #movementspecialist #wholebodyworkout #legstrength #primalmovement #strengthconditioning #functionaltrainer #movewithpurpose #barefootlife #wholebodyhealth #trainlikeanathlete #foothealth #fitnessmode #functionalstrength #fitnessadvice #quickworkout #fitnessenthusiast #performbetter #strengthening #workoutmode #workoutinspo #functionalmovement #fitnessmotivations #workoutideas #fitnesswomen

The advice for common low leg issues (like tight calves) is so mediocre. It’s not that rolling out your calves is bad, it’s not. I recommend it a lot! But it’s such a small piece of solving the puzzle of tight calves. These are important pieces to that puzzle. Try em out and let me know how it goes! Wanna work with me? Comment STRONG FEET and I’ll send you a link to book a free call to learn more. . . . . #Barefootfitness #physicalfitnesstraining #movebetternaturally #totalbodyfitness #footpainrelief #bodyaches #workoutadvice #strengthandflexibility #mobilityflow #primalmovement #strengthconditioning #functionaltrainer #painfreeliving #fitnesspost #trainlikeanathlete #achillesrehab #achillespain #achillestendonitis #functionalstrength #fitnesslifestyles #fitnessisfun #musclepain #fitnessenthusiast #jointhealth #stronglegs #corework #coreexercises #exerciseismedicine #workoutideas #barefoot

Even if you don’t have bunions, you may still have dysfunctional big toes that desperately need this kind of work! Want to know more about working with me to reclaim your strong feet and resilience? Comment STRONG TOES and I’ll DM you. . . . . #Foothealthawareness #barefootworkout #footpainrelief #barefooting #minimalistshoes #barefoottraining #strongfeet #footandankle #athleteperformance #jointmobility #anklemobility #barefootlife #painfreeliving #wholebodyhealth #barefootshoes #bunions #healthyfeet #foothealth #sportperformance #stabilitytraining #footpain #correctiveexercise #musclepain #performbetter #movewell #jointhealth #injuryrecovery #workoutinspiration #painfree #barefoot

The more I do this, the more I realize how lacking training is when we’re confined to a gym. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the gym (I also do 1 gym session every day in addition to this when I’m on LIVEHARD), but a lot of people go to the gym for their health without realizing it’s missing some key components. So if you’re one of those people, I’d highly recommend incorporating some form of barefoot outdoor training. *not responsible for potential injuries* *please don’t be an idiot and do too much outside of your current abilities* 😅😂 . . . . #Walkingbarefoot #foothealthpractitioner #injurypreventiontraining #movementasmedicine #barefooting #womensfitnessmotivation #functionalfitnesstraining #fitnessforeveryone #movementpractice #achesandpains #musclestrength #movementcoach #bodyconditioning #fitnesspost #trainwithpurpose #healthyfeet #moveeveryday #movementislife #stabilitytraining #livehardprogram #bodyawareness #movementmedicine #movewell #performancecoach #stronglegs #livehard #movebetter #totalbodyworkout #strongbody #functionalfitness

The feet are just the beginning of a much larger picture and purpose. The next time you want to skip out on your movement routine or training session, just head out to your favorite activity that requires you to be healthy. You’ll quickly be reminded how important and how non-negotiable that movement routine is. . . . . #Barefootworkout #barefootlifestyle #injurypreventiontraining #movementasmedicine #functionalmovements #barefoottraining #workoutadvice #movementspecialist #strengthandflexibility #wholebodyworkout #movementpractice #functionaltrainer #movementcoach #barefootlife #wholebodyhealth #mobilitywork #foothealth #rangeofmotion #functionalstrength #fitnessadvice #bodyawareness #performbetter #movewell #corestability #hipmobility #movebetter #functionalmovement #mindfulmovement #mobilitytraining #functionalfitness

My outdoor workouts on phase 2 of #livehard are looking different and I LOVE it. I want to rock crawl everyday for the rest of my life. Let me tell you why… 👣I immediately felt like I was getting some missing movement nutrient that my body had been craving. It was like gulping down a glass of cold water after the longest hottest hike ever. 👣The mind power and brain work of ensuring each step results in me staying upright and not face planting on sharp, slippery, hard rocks is a healthy fear I think we all could use in today’s world. 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 👣My feet and hands felt so alive after just one round of this. There really is nothing better for our tactile body parts than diverse sensory experiences. 👣I was more agile and fluid in every single attempt. I could feel my core turning on and my arms and legs working better together each go around. I’m a big fan of natural movements, crawling patterns, and just navigating the ground with your body in general. But this adds so much more to that practice. Proceed at your own risk. I’m not responsible for your lack of coordination and potential injury. Happy climbing! 😅👣💪🏼 . . . . #Barefootfitness #barefootworkout #barefootlifestyle #movebetterfeelbetter #performanceenhancement #movementspecialist #wholebodyworkout #legstrength #primalmovement #strengthconditioning #functionaltrainer #movewithpurpose #barefootlife #wholebodyhealth #trainlikeanathlete #foothealth #fitnessmode #functionalstrength #fitnessadvice #quickworkout #fitnessenthusiast #performbetter #strengthening #workoutmode #workoutinspo #functionalmovement #fitnessmotivations #workoutideas #fitnesswomen

A lot of you need to hear this: neuromas are not a death sentence. . . . . #Foothealthawareness #barefootworkout #footpainrelief #barefooting #minimalistshoes #barefoottraining #strongfeet #footandankle #athleteperformance #jointmobility #anklemobility #barefootlife #painfreeliving #wholebodyhealth #barefootshoes #neuroma #healthyfeet #foothealth #sportperformance #stabilitytraining #footpain #correctiveexercise #musclepain #performbetter #movewell #jointhealth #injuryrecovery #workoutinspiration #painfree #barefoot

❌DONT: “I can’t do X” ✅DO: “How can I become capable of doing X?” Need help with your foot function and overall movement integrity? Comment RESILIENT and I’ll send you a link to book a free call. . . . . #Barefootfitness #physicalfitnesstraining #movebetternaturally #totalbodyfitness #footpainrelief #bodyaches #workoutadvice #strengthandflexibility #mobilityflow #primalmovement #strengthconditioning #functionaltrainer #painfreeliving #fitnesspost #trainlikeanathlete #barefootgirl #femalecoach #fitnessmode #functionalstrength #fitnesslifestyles #fitnessisfun #musclepain #fitnessenthusiast #jointhealth #stronglegs #corework #coreexercises #exerciseismedicine #workoutideas #barefoot

I’m on day 6 of phase 2 of the #livehard program and have dedicated my outdoor workouts to rope flow and the solemate. Truly not a bad gig when this is what you get in November in Orange County ☀️🌊 . . . . #Barefootworkout #barefootlifestyle #rotationalmovementtraining #movementasmedicine #functionalmovements #barefoottraining #workoutadvice #movementspecialist #ropeflow #wholebodyworkout #movementpractice #functionaltrainer #movementcoach #barefootlife #mobilitywork #foothealth #rangeofmotion #functionalstrength #rmtrope #bodyawareness #performbetter #movewell #corestability #hipmobility #movebetter #functionalmovement #mindfulmovement #mobilitytraining #functionalfitness