OP here, switched this week out of my supportive-for-pronation running shoes to more neutral shoes for HIIT classes. Lateral motion definitely feels easier since the other shoes almost propelled me forward.

NP I work out at home and have always worn my running shoes for everything. But for the past few years, I wear a different pair for running outside than I wear for the strength training and HIIT inside (just for keeping the floor clean), so I'm changing shoes anyway.

If I wanted to get a pair of shoes specifically for strength training or HIIT, what do you recommend? I usually work out on a wood floor but sometimes on carpet. On the wood floor I notice some slipping, especially on side lunges (which I hate and the sliding makes me hate them more).

There are a lot of different variations of running shoes. If you are doing HIIT and weight lifting, I’d get a running shoe with more lateral stability and less cushion/bulk and less heel elevation/drop.

I like the saucony kinvara 13 shoes. It works great for hiit classes, weights and running shorter distances. I wouldn’t attempt a marathon in them, but they are great for running a few miles or sprints.

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Anonymous wrote:Recently joined a gym and want to do the circuit and HIIT classes and basic weights. My first week I wore running shoes (Brooks adrenaline to help with stability as recommended by running store). Is there any reason not to continue to wear these running shoes for fitness classes?

All I wear is running shoes, including in the gym. Don't buy special shoes, you don't need them.

Eh, I bought "special shoes" and I'm glad I did. But if I was at the gym I wouldn't want to bring an extra pair of shoes. I do the treadmill/weight lifting at home.

I taught fitness part-time for a decade and had "special shoes" for each activity. I don't wear running shoes to do strength workouts as they are a full-size bigger than my normal size and it would be too much slipping and sliding (leading to blisters or injuries) when doing dynamic workouts such as plyos, dynamic exercises, etc.

I also didn't wear running or my just any gym shoes for teaching or taking dance/cardio fitness classes because those shoes need to be able to pivot easily as well as have support because of the constant moves.

But I think unless you were constantly working out like I did, one or two shoes is fine. For example, I only take running shoes on vacation. During that time, I use them as running, walking, and gym shoes.

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Anonymous wrote:Recently joined a gym and want to do the circuit and HIIT classes and basic weights. My first week I wore running shoes (Brooks adrenaline to help with stability as recommended by running store). Is there any reason not to continue to wear these running shoes for fitness classes?

All I wear is running shoes, including in the gym. Don't buy special shoes, you don't need them.

Eh, I bought "special shoes" and I'm glad I did. But if I was at the gym I wouldn't want to bring an extra pair of shoes. I do the treadmill/weight lifting at home.

Anonymous wrote:Recently joined a gym and want to do the circuit and HIIT classes and basic weights. My first week I wore running shoes (Brooks adrenaline to help with stability as recommended by running store). Is there any reason not to continue to wear these running shoes for fitness classes?

All I wear is running shoes, including in the gym. Don't buy special shoes, you don't need them.

The is op. Thanks for the info. I'm not an a Olympic athlete either, obviously, since this is my first gym membership! It's good to know about the front to back vs lateral motion and also thinking about wear and tear on my running shoes. I wonder if other shoes would be more injury preventive?

Anonymous wrote:I wear running shoes because I run on the treadmill to warm up before HIIT classes. I don't bother changing my shoes between activities. I noticed other people do the cardio warm up too and wear the same shoes, most are wearing running shoes.

+1. I am not an olympic athlete, just trying to keep my weight down. I'm not bringing more than one pair of shoes to the gym.

I wear running shoes because I run on the treadmill to warm up before HIIT classes. I don't bother changing my shoes between activities. I noticed other people do the cardio warm up too and wear the same shoes, most are wearing running shoes.

Several reasons: they add non-running related wear and also aren’t ideal for some strength-training exercises, in terms of stability and form (e.g., changing the angle of your ankles). They’ll do, but if you can get something flatter, that’s preferable.

I run and then lift weights afterwards. I switch my shoes to cross trainers. I glide a LOT in my running shoes, so side lunges are a pain in the butt. The cross trainers are snugger on my feet so you don't slide in them. 13:03 says the same thing. I have Nike Netcon for weights and FreshFoams for running.

You're fine.

I try to only wear my running shoes for running because it helps me track the number of miles on them. I think, technically, running shoes aren't the best for classes that have side to side motions, since they are only built for front/back movement, if that makes sense.

That said, I often wear my old running shoes for gym shoes.

Its fine. Some people get different shoes for weightlifting but whatever. You're doing the work!

Recently joined a gym and want to do the circuit and HIIT classes and basic weights. My first week I wore running shoes (Brooks adrenaline to help with stability as recommended by running store). Is there any reason not to continue to wear these running shoes for fitness classes?