For more than 40 years, people in the West have been running on built-up “squishy” shoes, hoping to prevent injury and go faster. Yet “barefoot” runners argue that running without shoes or in minimal footwear is safer and better.  Who’s right? And what kind of shoes should you wear for the

We know how hard it is to stay motivated while hitting the gym. But thanks to some new innovations, it may be now easier than you think. So before you schedule your next workout, see which exercise tools may give you the extra boost you need. 1. A fitness trackerYou’ve seen them all over the

Running and walking are among the purest, most natural forms of exercise around. With newfangled innovations like Freon-filled midsoles and pump-it-up tongues, it's knowing which shoes to buy that seems to require an advanced degree. Choose the wrong athletic shoes and you could end up lying on the