Barefoot agility in the sand builds athleticism you can keep for life.
Barefoot forces you to spread pressure across the whole foot.
Not dumping into the heels.
Not collapsing the arches.
That improves shock absorption up the chain through the ankles, knees, hips, and spine.
The sand adds just enough instability to wake up the small stabilizers in the feet and lower legs
Without beating up the joints.
Stronger feet.
Cleaner movement.
Better long-term durability.
What I’m doing here:
100 m barefoot jog
2 reps
50 m barefoot backward jog
2 reps
50 m lateral shuffle
2 reps per side
50 m carioca
2 reps per side
Athleticism isn’t about max lifts.
It’s about moving well for decades.
I love being barefoot. Can't wait for it to warm up enough to get back to it.