Do you workout barefoot?

AnnR33 · 08-26-07, 12:45 PM

When I was working out regularly about 7 mos ago I usually worked out barefoot. This was not high impact or anything-mainly Leslie 1 or2 miles and Petra's BREATH which is done barefoot.

I started up again last week doing the same tapes and my feet are hurting. I use one of the dense foam mats (like for kids playrooms) for some impact protection too.

I'm also doing a little yoga and of course, that's fine barefoot. But in some of the stretches i can really feel that the middle of my feet/arch area are tight.
I'm wondering if I just need some major stretching.

OR maybe I'm just getting old!

Wondered if anyone else works out barefoot and do you have any issues?
thanks
Ann

Carol_is_fit · 08-26-07, 12:51 PM

Never, unless it's a yoga or Pilates workout where the instructors/background exercisers are barefoot. I need good shoes for support.

Carol

gimmat · 08-26-07, 12:56 PM

Most of my workouts this year have been barefoot--YBB, yoga, barre work. I've never had a problem with my feet bothering me during the workout, but occasionally I get a foot cramp afterwards.

I hope this is only you getting used to it again!

killoffsonny · 08-26-07, 01:29 PM

if you have a toddler.

kimmie2191 · 08-26-07, 01:34 PM

I ALWAYS wear shoes except when doing yoga.

kathy12 · 08-26-07, 01:37 PM

I almost always work out barefoot in the summer, I hate wearing socks. I haven't had any foot problems.

seabliss · 08-26-07, 01:58 PM

I have had to work out barefoot for the past two weeks because I either broke my toe or came close to it, and the shoes hurt too much. I have been doing free weights, squats, lunges, etc., bar workouts, and the exercise bike (of course, that was no big deal). But Friday I did Cathe's Kick Punch Crunch, and I had on wrist weights. That was probably pushing it. But it occurred to me that real martial arts people don't wear shoes much. So technically it should be ok to kickbox without shoes, unless you have other issues.

Hopefully I'll be able to wear shoes again within the next week or so!

Tacobelle · 08-26-07, 02:16 PM

I workout barefoot most of the time, and it's not usually an issue. If I'm doing high-impact stuff, then I'll wear shoes but that's only about 1% of the time.

Stretching could probably help you out - you may want to go to a podiatrist to see if they can diagnose your issue. I have plantar fascitis from wearing heels a lot, so when I wear really flat shoes or when I go running, the heel/arch of my foot will hurt too. I just need to remember to stretch out my legs before working out and whenever I remember to keep my feet happy!

Melrose · 08-26-07, 03:17 PM

I worked out with shoes always for many years. I became frustrated when I began using the stability ball because I would slip and slide around with shoes (even on carpet). Now, I only work out with shoes when doing a step tape. I've had no foot problems at all. I used to have recurring plantar fasciitis when working out with shoes, but that may be just a coincidence.

Mary09 · 08-26-07, 03:29 PM

The only time I put on athletic shoes is to get on the treadmill, and sometimes not even then.

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08-26-07, 12:45 PM
AnnR33 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal	Do you workout barefoot? When I was working out regularly about 7 mos ago I usually worked out barefoot. This was not high impact or anything-mainly Leslie 1 or2 miles and Petra's BREATH which is done barefoot. I started up again last week doing the same tapes and my feet are hurting. I use one of the dense foam mats (like for kids playrooms) for some impact protection too. I'm also doing a little yoga and of course, that's fine barefoot. But in some of the stretches i can really feel that the middle of my feet/arch area are tight. I'm wondering if I just need some major stretching. OR maybe I'm just getting old! Wondered if anyone else works out barefoot and do you have any issues? thanks Ann __________________ Full-time homeschool mom of 3 crazy kids and a cute baby girl!

08-26-07, 12:51 PM
Carol_is_fit Join Date: Jul 2004	Never, unless it's a yoga or Pilates workout where the instructors/background exercisers are barefoot. I need good shoes for support. Carol

08-26-07, 12:56 PM
gimmat VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	Most of my workouts this year have been barefoot--YBB, yoga, barre work. I've never had a problem with my feet bothering me during the workout, but occasionally I get a foot cramp afterwards. I hope this is only you getting used to it again!

08-26-07, 01:29 PM
killoffsonny Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston	You're not getting old if you have a toddler.

08-26-07, 01:34 PM
kimmie2191 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Carolina	I ALWAYS wear shoes except when doing yoga.

08-26-07, 01:37 PM
kathy12 VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New England	I almost always work out barefoot in the summer, I hate wearing socks. I haven't had any foot problems. __________________ (\ /) (O.o) (> <)-Bunny

08-26-07, 01:58 PM
seabliss Join Date: Jun 2006	I have had to work out barefoot for the past two weeks because I either broke my toe or came close to it, and the shoes hurt too much. I have been doing free weights, squats, lunges, etc., bar workouts, and the exercise bike (of course, that was no big deal). But Friday I did Cathe's Kick Punch Crunch, and I had on wrist weights. That was probably pushing it. But it occurred to me that real martial arts people don't wear shoes much. So technically it should be ok to kickbox without shoes, unless you have other issues. Hopefully I'll be able to wear shoes again within the next week or so!

08-26-07, 02:16 PM
Tacobelle Join Date: Jun 2004	I workout barefoot most of the time, and it's not usually an issue. If I'm doing high-impact stuff, then I'll wear shoes but that's only about 1% of the time. Stretching could probably help you out - you may want to go to a podiatrist to see if they can diagnose your issue. I have plantar fascitis from wearing heels a lot, so when I wear really flat shoes or when I go running, the heel/arch of my foot will hurt too. I just need to remember to stretch out my legs before working out and whenever I remember to keep my feet happy!

08-26-07, 03:17 PM
Melrose Join Date: Jul 2004	I worked out with shoes always for many years. I became frustrated when I began using the stability ball because I would slip and slide around with shoes (even on carpet). Now, I only work out with shoes when doing a step tape. I've had no foot problems at all. I used to have recurring plantar fasciitis when working out with shoes, but that may be just a coincidence.

08-26-07, 03:29 PM
Mary09 Join Date: Aug 2005	The only time I put on athletic shoes is to get on the treadmill, and sometimes not even then.