In the popular imagination, philosophers spend their time sitting in armchairs, pondering the mysteries of the universe, instead of actively engaging with the real world. Because KineSophy deals with physical movement and wellness, it doesn’t fit this stereotype as neatly as, say, philosophers trying to understand how we acquire knowledge … Read more
In Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, Dr. Peter Attia summarizes the current state of the American medical system and offers a fresh approach to extending and improving life. By focusing on basic, evidence-based practices, Outlive provides a fairly comprehensive reference for improving overall health and longevity. Medicine 3.0 … Read more
Written by MobilityWOD (mobility workout of the day) founders Kelly and Juliet Starrett, Built to Move presents ten practices to diagnose and improve problems with physical range of motion. The Starretts call these practices vital signs, and there are really thirteen of them, since three of the listed ten have … Read more
Former world-class professional cyclist and philosophy PhD candidate James Hibbard combines a deeply personal narrative of elite-level cycling and mental health struggles with a thorough history of Western philosophy and the limitations of rational thought in his book The Art of Cycling: Philosophy, Meaning, and a Life on Two Wheels. … Read more
My search for the perfect footwear continues with Xero Shoes’s HFS minimalist running shoes and Alpine minimalist winter boots. Why Minimalist Running Shoes and Boots? As I’ve explained in previous KineSophy articles (e.g. this review), I prefer flat, thin-soled shoes with ample toe room. Such minimalist shoes allow my feet … Read more
Befitting the name of his field, paleoanthropologist Jeremy DeSilva combines a robust study of fossils with a curiosity about the origins of human nature in his book First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human. The result is a thorough account of the evolutionary steps that led our human ancestors … Read more
How do the world’s top athletes and most daring adventurers push their bodies to the absolute limit over hours or days of relentless movement? And what lessons can the rest of us take from these astonishing feats of endurance? Those are the questions that motivate Alex Hutchinson’s Endure: Mind, Body, … Read more
I just received a pair of Bramfords by Birchbury minimalist leather shoes. Here’s why I expect them to fit into my wardrobe for as long as they hold up. Bramfords by Birchbury (birchbury.com) The Search for Casual, Minimalist Leather Shoes Several years ago, I started shifting all my footwear to … Read more
An inspiring and informative account of one man’s pioneering efforts to treat his own mysterious disease. Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient offers a practical guide to illness and recovery and remains as powerful now as it was when I first read it in high school. Anatomy … Read more
I just bought my second pair of Carets barefoot dress shoes. They are now an essential part of my wardrobe, and I actually look forward to wearing them for a business obligation or fancy dinner. Here are three reasons why Carets is my pick for the best barefoot dress shoes … Read more