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How healthy are your feet?

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October 16, 2026

Many of us take our feet for granted — until they hurt! In Good Shape finds out how to keep our feet healthy and strong, and what happens when they're pushed to the limit on a 100-kilometer hike.

Our feet carry us through life, yet we often pay little attention to them until problems arise. What can help when foot pain is caused by bunions, toe deformities or splayfoot? In this episode of In Good Shape, we visit a unique foot school where patients learn exercises designed to strengthen their feet and improve alignment. Reporter Leah Nlemibe also takes on an extreme challenge: a 100-kilometer hike through Germany's Weser Uplands. Along the way, she discovers what such an endurance event can do to the body and feet. Plus: walking football, a fast-growing sport that offers fitness benefits with a lower risk of injury than traditional football.

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In Good Shape — The Health Show

How can we lead a healthy life? What is good for our body and soul? What kind of exercise can make us - or keep us fit? Find out more on In Good Shape, the health show on DW.

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