Home DVD Workouts - Do you wear shoes?

Fit_Lean_Priya
Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
i normally don't wear shoes during my Home Workouts, wondering if you guys do?
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  • helenmelon29
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    I dont either
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    Yes I wear trainers when I lift at home! I also did when I was doing Insanity.
  • gwenr
    gwenr Posts: 139 Member
    I don't!
  • LisaMfit4life
    LisaMfit4life Posts: 567 Member
    Yes. I do because I don't want to get shin splints, or do any damage to tendons as well as protecting my feet. It may not hurt now but it will down the line. I guess it's personal preference, but I would recommend asking your physician.
  • emilynw10
    emilynw10 Posts: 60
    I prefer using shoes, but I usually do my workouts when my baby is sleeping so I don't wear them (it's quieter barefoot).
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    i normally don't wear shoes during my Home Workouts, wondering if you guys do?

    Yes I do.
  • joolywooly33
    joolywooly33 Posts: 421 Member
    YES - if its high intensity like insanity or turbofire you really need them. If I am lifting or doing lower impact stuff I sometimes dont, but I do feel a bit safer wearing shoes - ouch lol
  • SuperCrsa
    SuperCrsa Posts: 790 Member
    I dont,

    But then again I hate shoes and walk around barefoot as soon as I can.
    Which since working from home is everyday!

    Yay the FREEDOM!
  • kepete
    kepete Posts: 268 Member
    I didn't when I was younger & ended up having my ankle reconstructed twice ... Highly recommend wearing shoes to save yourself from 17 months straight on crutches, having your 12 year old daughter dress you for a year & 3 1/2 years of PT!
  • ktno1
    ktno1 Posts: 297 Member
    I always wear shoes unless it's something like yoga or pilates. I have terrible knees and flat feet and I need the support of shoes if I'm going to jumping around and stuff.
  • ct320
    ct320 Posts: 89 Member
    I didnt at first but found I was getting a lot of ankle pain so I now do. I also find it easier to planks and things like that with trainers on :)
  • JSlim32
    JSlim32 Posts: 18
    i dont
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    I do but i don't have carpeted floor - just stone tiles...
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    Yes I do
  • murf19
    murf19 Posts: 453 Member
    Hey there,
    No shoes or socks for me. I do all my home workouts barefoot.
  • lauraspberry
    lauraspberry Posts: 655 Member
    I did Insanity barefoot since I feel more free when I do so and bec I workout on the 2nd flr it gets really noisy downstairs LOL, but after some weeks I found that my ankles were hurting. I had to stop for a week and when I went on with the program I wore trainers again. Now, I only do barefoot if the workout doesnt require any jumping/hopping :D
  • momRN2B
    momRN2B Posts: 247 Member
    yes i wear sneakers for support and traction.
  • JilloftheDead
    JilloftheDead Posts: 296 Member
    Bare foot work outs for me :smile:
  • itsfruitcake
    itsfruitcake Posts: 146 Member
    I prefer to wear socks rather than go completely barefoot, don't ask me why. No shoes though, my trainers are used for running outside, don't want to wear them inside on the carpet.

    Although I've considered getting some simple pumps, just for more traction...
  • Goal179
    Goal179 Posts: 314 Member
    What a great topic! I wear shoes for certain exercises, like aerobics, and kind of jumping and boxing. But for circuits or floor work, no shoes.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    It depends on what I'm doing. Because I have laminate floors, some sort of rubber soled shoe is necessary for avoiding slipping during many workouts, but not all. Also, for anything high impact there needs to be some sort of padding between you and the ground--either your shoes, or some sort of floor mat. Doing plyo-type workouts on bare feet on hardwood floors, bad idea. Messed up knees and ankles.
  • sola24
    sola24 Posts: 334 Member
    Barefoot.. also one of the reason for that.. its not really in our culture to wear shoes which you walk in outside to wear at home.. in my mind it just feels dirty..
  • Fit_Lean_Priya
    Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member
    thanks all, next home workout with shoes on
  • boophil
    boophil Posts: 99 Member
    I do except for when I'm doing yoga. Otherwise my feet, ankles, & back hurt too much the next day!
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    Yes, I feel it gives my feet and ankles extra support,

    However, when I workout with my trainer at her gym, I never wear shoes...
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
    Usually barefoot
  • AshleyMeggg
    AshleyMeggg Posts: 148 Member
    I do, but I don't think everyone has to.
    It's like running, some people are really into the barefoot thing, I however don't think I could ever do that. I need the support.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I normally wear my shoes because I do workouts downstairs on the hard floor. A few weeks ago I had to move upstairs on the carpet so I thought I'd just wear my socks. Bad idea. After a couple days I started having pains in my one foot and my hip. It got so I could barely walk on that foot. I wondered if it was the jumping in my barefeet and starting wearing my shoes again. Pain gone.
  • dietcoke29
    dietcoke29 Posts: 38 Member
    No, unless I'm doing burpees or pushups.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    I don't. That's what I'm used to (strict no shoe rule in my house)!

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