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Best trainers for insanity

Star_1234
Star_1234 Posts: 123 Member
edited February 3 in Fitness and Exercise
I am currently doing the insanity workout program and need to buy a new pair of trainers.

Can anyone recommend a good brand of trainers for high intensity interval training (HIIT)?

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  • KateK8LoseW8
    KateK8LoseW8 Posts: 824 Member
    Shaun T said in an interview that minimalist shoes are best for doing Insanity, unless you have a medical need for thicker, shock-absorbing soles.
  • kklotay
    kklotay Posts: 33 Member
    Birth trainers. I tried different ones but ended up doing it bare foot.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    make sure you get crosstrainers (NOT running shoes - running shoes don't have the lateral support you need).

    Outside of that, it really just depends on what feels best for your feet (ie I HATE Nike - they make my feet hurt after wearing them for just 5 minutes...and Adidas has the sides around the ankle cut too high for me, so when I to a side lunge, it cuts into my ankle bone)...so go to the store and try a bunch on, making sure to do some plyo moves and lunges and both front-to-back AND side-to-side movements.

    That said, I have puzzle mats on my workout room floor, so unless I'm lifting weights (or running), I normally workout barefoot. :smile:
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Any shoe with a thin, flexible, non-spongy sole and a low heel, like Keds, Converse, minimalist shoes, etc.
  • Star_1234
    Star_1234 Posts: 123 Member
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur3rCXZ1EdY

    I found this link where he explains what shoes are best for beachbody workouts...I wear running shoes at present but i think i need to change them
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