Training Shoes

I am a Personal Trainer at Equinox and often get a lot of questions about foot wear. Training shoes, trail shoes, running shoes, barefoot shoes, tennis shoes...etc. The list goes on. But to be fair, the endless list of types of shoes is important. Your feet play a huge role in the way your body moves and if your feet aren't outfitted for the sport at hand, you just may be selling your performance short.

While running you are moving in a linear fashion, in tennis you are moving from side to side and in basketball you need to be able to get some air. The tread and the ankle support of the shoes you are wearing play a huge role in how your body responds to contact with the ground.

Let's get down to business. Gym shoes? Running shoes? Kickin' it shoes?

For the Gym: You want training shoes.

 

$84.95

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I like New Balance's Minimus 20 Training shoe. Firstly, they are really cute, but most importantly they are lightweight and offer the perfect tread for training in the gym. This tread allows for any sort of twisting, lunging, jumping--you name it, but it also has enough support to help you during your workout.

For Running: You want running shoes. 

$109.99

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The New Balance 890v2's are WAY cool. I may be partial because I am currently living in Boston and my friend Gretchen just finished the Boston Marathon, but how sweet are these shoes? Not only do they look great (because lets be honest, we all care that they look great), but they are actually really great running shoes. They are lightweight and have enough support to last you 26.2 miles. 

$65.00

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Brooks is a great classic running shoe. The Defyance 4 is a great shoe for every type runner from beginners to advanced runners. Also, this shoe offers the first biodegradable midsole--neat huh? we all love eco-friendly shoes :)

For Zumba: You want dance shoes. 

$75.00

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Without fail, after every Zumba class someone stays behind to ask me what type of shoes they should be wearing for Zumba class. In years past my answer has always been jazz shoes or some sort of shoe meant for dance, but recently Zumba has started selling their own shoes. How exciting! These shoes promise to offer more mobility during your Zumba class. Can't wait to try them out!

Have questions about other shoes? Email me!