HOW YOUR FEET WORK

Feet have 200,000 exteroceptors – highly-tuned sensors in your soles to help you tune in to surroundings. ‘Your feet have the ability to mould, grip, grab and switch from softness to tension and stiffness in a millisecond,’ says Tony.

‘Terrain information from the exteroceptors in your feet is used to adjust your joints, core and other muscles and tendons, as well as alter your posture to protect against injury. All the while, your brain makes subtle microadjustments to the shapes your feet make over varying terrain, not only to minimise the risk of injury, but also to maximise the efficiency of your movement.’ See p16 for info on your foot type.