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CNN Saturday Morning News

"Feeling Fit"

Aired August 16, 2003 - 08:37   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Now here's some news to help you keep feeling fit.
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GUPTA (voice-over): They seem to possess all the hiking tools, from backpacks to banter, even sometimes walking sticks. But one thing is clearly missing, their shoes.

STEVE TORDOFF, BAREFOOT ENTHUSIAST: I wouldn't enjoy it as much if I had shoes on, because you feel trapped. Your feet want to get out.

GUPTA: They say barefoot hiking is an exercise in feeling their environment more fully and that bare feet are more flexible, which works more muscles when walking. But if you decide to hike with or without shoes, the Sierra Club offers these tips. Be aware of your surroundings, wear reflective clothing if hiking late into the day and stay on the trail.

For Feeling Fit, I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

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Aired August 16, 2003 - 08:37   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Now here's some news to help you keep feeling fit.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

GUPTA (voice-over): They seem to possess all the hiking tools, from backpacks to banter, even sometimes walking sticks. But one thing is clearly missing, their shoes.

STEVE TORDOFF, BAREFOOT ENTHUSIAST: I wouldn't enjoy it as much if I had shoes on, because you feel trapped. Your feet want to get out.

GUPTA: They say barefoot hiking is an exercise in feeling their environment more fully and that bare feet are more flexible, which works more muscles when walking. But if you decide to hike with or without shoes, the Sierra Club offers these tips. Be aware of your surroundings, wear reflective clothing if hiking late into the day and stay on the trail.

For Feeling Fit, I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com