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Feet-stiffening socks could help you run further for longer
Introducing tight bands in socks around the ball of the foot seems to make walking and running easier.
Summary
Introducing tight bands in socks around the ball of the foot seems to make walking and running easier. The effects of these socks, which stiffen the feet, are equivalent to the reduced energy expenditure that the average person would experience if they lost 2 kilograms, according to the researchers behind them.
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