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Are Converse appropriate shoes to wear when lifting/doing cardio on the treadmill etc., or do I need trainers with more support?
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Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
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Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
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How come? I thought it was the opposite? Most of the guys I see in my local gym clearly lift seriously (a lot of them are powerlifters) but I don't think I've ever seen anyone in Converse
How come? I thought it was the opposite? Most of the guys I see in my local gym clearly lift seriously (a lot of them are powerlifters) but I don't think I've ever seen anyone in Converse
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How come? I thought it was the opposite? Most of the guys I see in my local gym clearly lift seriously (a lot of them are powerlifters) but I don't think I've ever seen anyone in Converse
How come? I thought it was the opposite? Most of the guys I see in my local gym clearly lift seriously (a lot of them are powerlifters) but I don't think I've ever seen anyone in Converse
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How about for warming up and stuff, then - should I not run on the treadmill/use the stepper or something? (I've heard it's best to run in running shoes or at least cushioned cross-trainers).
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Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
if you are just looking to add some cardio to your routine rather than actually being interested in running I doubt the shoes you wear would make a difference to something like the exercise bike or cross trainer so perhaps wear shoes like this user advised and do that instead of running?
If you really want to run do it on different days to weight training? Or you could just try it, there might be different degrees of effect for different people.
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For weights, flat soles and oly shoes are the best. For impact cardio you'll want something with cushioning.
You could switch to the rowing machine if you don't want to buy new shoes.
You could switch to the rowing machine if you don't want to buy new shoes.
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did anyone try vibram five fingers? i know they are "little" costy, but i wonder how useful are they (in non-running activities)
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did anyone try vibram five fingers? i know they are "little" costy, but i wonder how useful are they (in non-running activities)
did anyone try vibram five fingers? i know they are "little" costy, but i wonder how useful are they (in non-running activities)
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My OH wears vibram 5 fingered shoes and feels self conscious wearing them. But I remind him how expensive they are and he should be proud!
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I used to wear any old trainers when it came to needing new ones I went to a specialised sports shop where they properly took into consideration my foot shape and what I was using them for. I can really notice how much different it has made my feet do not hurt and I can do more.
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Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
Never wear trainers to do lifting. Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible). Running my guess is that it doesn't actually matter though the 'research' will tell you that you need cushioning etc (perhaps, but I am weary of this stuff even if these studies claim to be independent and not funded by those with interest in showing a certain result). So I don't know about running - I run in converse and trainers but I only ever lift in converse/barefoot.
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One of the stupidest things I've read in a while.
One of the stupidest things I've read in a while.
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I wear converse and they are excellent. As others have said, use bikes or other machines that are not treadmills if running in converse is a problem. They are cheap, look good when they are all messed up, reasonably breathable and you can wear them to walk there or just about, unlike specialist shoes which you probably don't want to walk around in.
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Lol'd. Okay buddy. Good luck with your lifting goals/spine and knee goals in cushioned up nikes. As for me I'll stick with common sense, tried and tested methods from bodybuilders and powerlifters and the opinion of the medical community.
Lol'd. Okay buddy. Good luck with your lifting goals/spine and knee goals in cushioned up nikes. As for me I'll stick with common sense, tried and tested methods from bodybuilders and powerlifters and the opinion of the medical community.
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I've lifted for years and I've never had any problems whatsoever from wearing trainers. Common sense? They're trainers for goodness sake. Trainers are designed for sports. The majority of bodybuilders I know wear trainers for lifting.
I've lifted for years and I've never had any problems whatsoever from wearing trainers. Common sense? They're trainers for goodness sake. Trainers are designed for sports. The majority of bodybuilders I know wear trainers for lifting.
Ag, who cares. Yeah trainers are the best because they're called 'trainers' it means they must be good. Please buy and support my line of shoes called "bodybuilders" which will be like trainers except for bodybuilders. They'll have spring-loaded action and be completely unnatural - you know, to 'keep the muscles guessing'. Strong common sense. Good grief.
brb common sense to not wear flat shoes to be as natural as possible when putting strain on the back and trying to efficiently move a load. brb brb.
Good day sir.
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Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible).
Wear flat-sole shoes like converse or better yet if you can train barefoot (not always possible).
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Ok that settles it. You wear them, and the majority of people taking cell tech wear them so it must be good. I have converted! Trainers were not designed for people doing heavy loads as one does in squats deads presses etc. Yes, you probably could get through life using trainers without injury, but that's not the point. It's safer not to wear them, and perhaps more importantly for impatient people you'll make better progress wearing flat soled shoes because you'll actually be using the correct muscles efficiently. Instead of leaning all over the place and squatting using the balls of the front part of the foot, you can squat engaging the posterior chain as it's meant to be done and you can use the correct stabilizers. Have you ever seen footage from the 70's and 80's of BB'ers? They're usually barefoot, in converse or army boots. There's a reason for that. If Jay Cutler wears trainers, that's great, he could wear bananas on his feet and it wouldn't matter with the amount of cell-tech he's taking.
Ag, who cares. Yeah trainers are the best because they're called 'trainers' it means they must be good. Please buy and support my line of shoes called "bodybuilders" which will be like trainers except for bodybuilders. They'll have spring-loaded action and be completely unnatural - you know, to 'keep the muscles guessing'. Strong common sense. Good grief.
brb common sense to not wear flat shoes to be as natural as possible when putting strain on the back and trying to efficiently move a load. brb brb.
Good day sir.
Ok that settles it. You wear them, and the majority of people taking cell tech wear them so it must be good. I have converted! Trainers were not designed for people doing heavy loads as one does in squats deads presses etc. Yes, you probably could get through life using trainers without injury, but that's not the point. It's safer not to wear them, and perhaps more importantly for impatient people you'll make better progress wearing flat soled shoes because you'll actually be using the correct muscles efficiently. Instead of leaning all over the place and squatting using the balls of the front part of the foot, you can squat engaging the posterior chain as it's meant to be done and you can use the correct stabilizers. Have you ever seen footage from the 70's and 80's of BB'ers? They're usually barefoot, in converse or army boots. There's a reason for that. If Jay Cutler wears trainers, that's great, he could wear bananas on his feet and it wouldn't matter with the amount of cell-tech he's taking.
Ag, who cares. Yeah trainers are the best because they're called 'trainers' it means they must be good. Please buy and support my line of shoes called "bodybuilders" which will be like trainers except for bodybuilders. They'll have spring-loaded action and be completely unnatural - you know, to 'keep the muscles guessing'. Strong common sense. Good grief.
brb common sense to not wear flat shoes to be as natural as possible when putting strain on the back and trying to efficiently move a load. brb brb.
Good day sir.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKI-J11lGqk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKBMBTU57A0
And here we have two top rugby nations performing intense lifts in trainers, with the supervision of top sports coaches and physiotherapists.
So let me reiterate. You said
Never wear trainers to do lifting
Boom you just got lawyered. Go home son.
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