{"id":16415,"date":"2021-08-04T13:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/?p=16415"},"modified":"2021-08-04T13:00:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T13:00:09","slug":"why-crossfit-training-requires-special-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/crossfit\/why-crossfit-training-requires-special-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why CrossFit Training Requires Special Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/fitness\/crossfit\/why-crossfit-training-requires-special-shoes\/attachment\/153641274_s-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16466\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/153641274_s-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a>Those who want to get started in CrossFit training will do well to check <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundried.com\/blogs\/training\/the-difference-between-crossfit-shoes-and-training-shoes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their shoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the right shoe for this type of training will help prevent injury. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to understand that CrossFit involves different types of exercise that focus on flexibility, strengthening and endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Do You Need CrossFit Shoes?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That involves many different movements that also means your feet will move in different ways. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CrossFit shoe takes all that into account when they design them. It provides support in the right areas to support your ankles and feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 85 percent of those running today are wearing incorrect shoes, according to a study from the American College of Sports Medicine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect shoes can lead to injury, yet people often don\u2019t know which shoes work best for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many think the different types of shoes promoted for sports are a con because each can be expensive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, each set of shoes are structured for a particular sport whether it&#8217;s walking, running, or CrossFit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With CrossFit training, moves are complex and balance is important so you need shoes that are designed for that type of exercise and will help with your form. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also provide extra support to your body so your knees and joints don&#8217;t absorb all the shock. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A regular running or walking shoe may not be able to withstand the pressure and wear out sooner as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Balance Is Important<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good CrossFit shoe will help with balance so check for how the side structure is made. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you will be performing some exercises so a solid shoe will help protect you against injury during all those activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means good mid-sole support, side construction as well as overall support against shock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Don&#8217;t Skimp on the Shoe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who know CrossFit shoes suggest sticking to a name brand while picking out a pair. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some good CrossFit shoes in the median-price range and some have shoes that cost more but make for a good long-term investment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key thing is to make sure the shoes fit properly and offer enough sole support.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Those who want to get started in CrossFit training will do well to check their shoes. Getting the right shoe for this type of training will help prevent injury. It\u2019s important to understand that CrossFit involves different types of exercise that focus on flexibility, strengthening and endurance.\u00a0 Why Do You Need CrossFit Shoes? 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