Could Your Shoes Be Causing Your Knee Pain?

Have your knees been sore? It could be because of the shoes you're wearing. 

So what is the proper footwear for resistance training? Cross Trainers and flat shoes.

Shoes label or listed for Cross Training (aka Training) will provide you with the lateral support and stability you need. Unlike running or walking shoes, which may provide you with great cushioning, but little lateral support.

Flat Shoes? Yes, flat shoes. You want to stay away from shoes that have an elevated heel (e.g. Nike Shox, Adidas Bounce), even though these shoes are listed as cross training shoes. The reason shoes with an elevated heel are not a good choice is because they place the knee anteriorly to the body's midline, which adds stress to the knee. And when squat and lunging this adds even more stress to the knee. Overtime this added stress can lead to knee pain.

So the next time you're looking to buy new shoes look for pair of cross trainers that are flat.

Live Fit, 

Josh