Doctors and Devotees debate barefoot running.

Dr. Nick's Text for Transitioning to a Minimalist Running Shoe

The PureFlow brings a little more shoe and a whole lot of technology to a slick aesthetic. Neutral to Guidance runners can experience a run for the senses without losing the comfort of dynamic cushioning. With a wider Nav Band coming up the lateral side and grabbing the midsole, the foot receives arch support without the bulkiness of underfoot materials. A center strike pod provides guidance in finding the natural landing zone.

Whether you are training for a triathlon or trying to lose weight, the Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Watch pinpoints the information you need to meet your goals. The Polar EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning, so you can adjust your workout as needed.Large LCD display with backlight makes it easy to get your feedback; HeartTouch enables button-free operation Allows you to set automatic (age-based) or manual target zones Visual and audible alarms let you know when you are in your target zone Displays heart rate information as beats per minute or percentage of maximum heart rate Records average and maximum heart rate during exercise, time in target zone, and calorie expenditure during exercise Stores information for up to 99 workouts Watch features include stopwatch, alarm, date, and weekday indicator Includes comfortable and lightweight coded WearLink+ wireless chest transmitter, designed to eliminate cross-talk with other heart monitors