Christopher Ioannou

I’m Christopher Ioannou, a sports and exercise scientist and the founder of Barefoot Strength. I started the Barefoot Strength YouTube channel in 2019 to make the science of movement easier to understand and apply.

Through my online work, I’ve helped thousands of people understand their bodies and build strength from the ground up. My focus is on the feet, glutes and the way they work together to support everyday movement.

I created the Barefoot Strength Academy to bring education, self-assessments and practical training together in one place, helping people understand where to start and how to make progress.

My mission

My mission is to help you build a strong, capable body from the ground up. I want to make sports and exercise science practical, so you can understand how your body moves, identify what needs attention, and train with confidence.

Articles by Christopher Ioannou

• The Benefits and Side Effects of Creatine Supplementation
• Ice Baths for Athletes | The Benefits and Side Effects
• The Science of Barefoot Running Shoes
• Barefoot Shoes for Every Occasion - Vivobarefoot Review
• The Cause of Lower Back Pain After Deadlifts
• The First Barefoot Sneaker | Feelgrounds Barefoot Shoes Review
• The Best Casual Barefoot Shoes | Be Lenka Review
• Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Bio Review | Eco Friendly Barefoot Shoes
• How to Increase Vitamin D Levels Through the Skin
• Red Light Therapy Benefits - Does it Really Work?
• How to Fix Lower Back Pain After Workouts
• Joovv Red Light Therapy In Depth Review
• Why Sit-Ups Cause Lower Back Pain
• The Ultimate Running Injury Guide
• Barefoot Running Technique Simplified
• How to Transition to Barefoot Shoes Safely
• Feelgrounds Barefoot Shoe Review & Teardown!
• Home Gym DIY Weightlifting Platform | Totally silent and fully customizable!
• How to Build a Full Body Resistance Band Platform | DIY Gym Equipment
• The Best Barefoot Running Shoes | Vivobarefoot Review
• How to Turn Vans into Barefoot Shoes
• Barefoot Shoes vs Running Shoes - What’s Inside
• How to Fix Flat Feet (fallen arches) in 4 Steps
• Xero Shoes Review | Reasonably Priced Barefoot Shoes (featured on Shark Tank)
• 5 Exercises to Fix Flat Feet (Fallen Arches)
• The Ankle Sprain Prevention Routine
• 6 Best Ankle Strengthening Exercises
• The Benefits of Barefoot Running w/ Dr. Peter Francis
• The Best Portable Red Light Therapy Device - Joovv Go II
• The Guide to Barefoot Training w/ Dr. Emily Splichal
• The Biggest Vivobarefoot Review
• How to Fix Bunions in 5 Steps
• How to Prevent Running Injuries w/ Dr. Peter Francis
• The Best Type of Shoes for Bunions
• The 10 Best Shoes for Bunions
• How to Turn Birkenstocks into Barefoot Sandals
• Reviewing 40 Barefoot Shoes in 9 minutes
• The Science-Based Way to Loosen Tight Hamstrings
• 3 Science-Based Steps to Strong Glutes
• My 5-Day Glute Transformation Experiment
• The Ultimate Barefoot Shoe Guide
• 25 Summer Barefoot Shoes in 8 Minutes - Review
• How to Build Foot & Ankle Strength at The Same Time
• The Best Winter Barefoot Shoes (33 Unisex Styles)
• The Complete Guide to Fixing Bunions (10 Science-Based Steps)
• 5 Barefoot Shoe Myths Debunked with Science
• Traditional vs Barefoot Running Shoes (10 Science-Based Differences)
• The Benefits of Barefoot Shoes (According to Science)
• How to Fix Bunions & Flat Feet at the Same Time
• The Anterior Pelvic Tilt Fix for Perfect Posture
• How to Increase Ankle Mobility in 3 Steps
• How to Build Unbreakable Ankle Strength
• 20 Cheap Barefoot Shoes That Look Awesome
• The 4 Best Foot Strengthening Exercises
• How to Get Perfect Hip Mobility in 3 Steps (Science-Based Approach)
• The Best Shoes to Fix Overpronation (Fallen Arches)
• How to Correct Overpronation (Fallen Arches)
• How to Fix Tight Hamstrings & Anterior Pelvic Tilt at the Same Time
• How to Fix a Forward Head Posture (9 Methods You Can Use Today)
• How to Use Insoles & Toe Spacers for Flat Feet
• The Best Shoes for Flat Feet (Top 7 Picks)
• The Strong Feet Guide (5 Steps to Build Your Foundation)
• Strength From the Ground Up (Fix Your Feet First)
• How to Build Strong Feet & Glutes in 5 Steps
• How to Get Strong Feet & Glutes at The Same Time (with exercises)
• How to Find Your Correct Shoe Size and Fit
• How to Use The Step Up Exercise to Increase Glute Strength
• The Best Boots For Ankle Mobility
• The Best Glute Exercise For Strength & Endurance (Science-Based)
• 99% of People STILL Don’t Know the Basics of Fixing Bunions
• How Strong Glutes Fix Flat Feet & Weak Ankles (Science-Based)
• How to Unlock Glute Strength With Core Stability
• The Arch Support Guide
• How To Walk With Perfect Posture & No Pain
• How to Become Glute Dominant (Not Hamstring Dominant)
• The Man Who Refused Bunion Surgery (what he did instead)
• How to Force Glute Dominance in the Gym (5 Lab Tested Techniques)
• How to Become Glute Dominant in 2 Weeks
• The Squat Method That Transforms Glute Development