When doing exercise DVDs in your house on carpeting..

corymomma

I use shoes and socks generally...I can't stand my carpet (I rent so changing it isn't an option) and how it feels on my feet. So I wear socks at least, and if my body is aching (like it has been) I go ahead and put on my shoes so I have some extra cushioning...also been wearing my ankle/foot brace for the extra support...

marquesajen

I wear my skate shoes. Running shoes catch on the rug too much. Bare feet hurts after doing some of the workouts.

skinnyinnotime

I've been working out barefoot since I started my new lifstyle, but have recently bought some trainers to wear for indoors...as we don't wear shoes in the house...and i'm finding it really useful. I don't slip as I used to and it also gives me good support, so glad I bought them!

poisongirl6485

I don't wear shoes inside ever, so I don't put them on for working out. And it's odd, but the extra step to put on shoes and socks was a deterrant to me rather than just getting the DVD in and starting the workout.

rachrach66

I tried working out to JM 30 DS in just socks but they slip off and I slip all over the place!! Shoes just makes it soo much easier for me.

pumpkinmoccasin

I do them barefoot even though sometimes I feel like the workout would be easier to do with my shoes on but we don't wear shoes in the house and I'm NOT going to sweat to the 80s or whatever in my backyard so shoeless it is!

healthyjen342

I usually wear my sneakers...BUT for Zumba at home, I have to take off my shoes with all that twisting and turning or I will fall (I'm ridiculously uncoordinated!)

JeanWalker109

I was just thinking about posting a similar thought. ROFL! For real.

Anyway, I exercise on carpet and I do not use shoes. That's just me. Why not? Well, the sneakers just aren't able to glide the way I want them too & socks glide too much. I'd end up wipin' out if I wore socks. So, barefoot works for me. I do a lot of walking DVDs, and dancing DVDs.

I say, no matter what others say/think, do what works for you.

I wish you well!

*smiles*

Jean

KayteeBear

Barefoot. I always prefer to be barefoot if I can. If I could walk everywhere barefoot I would..

Qarol

It depends. If I'm doing a lot of hopping, I'll wear shoes for shock absorption. Otherwise, socks. I have a recumbent bike that I only wear socks for, but if I walk on the treadmill, I wear shoes.

nerdyandilikeit

I used to wear my sneakers inside for Just Dance because it was technically a 'workout', but I found it frustrating that my sneakers didn't spin and slide very well to do the dance moves. So, I do that in socks or barefoot, and I haven't had any problems yet.

jwhit31

I wear my tennis shoes for 30 day Shred for ankle support. When I do Tae Bo I just wear socks because I'm not able to slid my feet as needed on the carpet and I was running the risk of twisting my ankle (couldn't keep pace). For me I guess it depends on the exercise.

Dtho5159

Barefoot. I always prefer to be barefoot if I can. If I could walk everywhere barefoot I would..

Me too!! I only wear shoes when I absolutely have to.

jesilva80

I wear shoes so I have better ankle support...

Me too, my ankles feel like they will give out if i dont.

beckyinma

I go barefoot because my sneakers get caught up in the carpeting...

Pleasedaspunch

I wear my running shoes because that's what the instructors are wearing and I would injury myself if I didn't

MzPix

Barefoot. I always prefer to be barefoot if I can. If I could walk everywhere barefoot I would..

Me too!! I only wear shoes when I absolutely have to.

This. ^^^
I only wear shoes when I'm required to do so or need "foot shelter."
Every other time of my life, I remain barefoot.

radiantlyhealthy

When I did 30 Day Shred, I did level one barefoot. But once I got to level 2 and 3, it wasn't very comfortable for me.. so I wore tennis shoes and it was much easier.