Gym trainers with a do-it-all attitude. Whether you’re regularly hitting the weight section of the gym or doing a cardio-heavy HIIT class, you need a decent pair of gym trainers to help you to get the most from your workout. Trust us, as editors who have tried and tested practically every sweat-inducing gym class in London , wearing the same pair of running trainers you wear at the weekend for Parkrun sadly won’t cut it when it comes to squats, deadlifts and burpees .
Some gym trainers, especially the ones designed for functional training , will have more cushioning and more flexible soles than shoes designed purely for weightlifting. “For building functional movement patterns in strength training, we want to optimise stability. Specialist trainers, like Metcons, are supportive for your ankles, without overly cushioning your arches. They also ensure that you can grip properly through your feet, for compound movements like deadlifts,” says Nancy.