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Uncertainty regarding footwear suitability for multi-purpose gym training

💚 healthpersonal problemSingle report ●●●●● severity 2/5

A gym-goer is unsure if running shoes with high cushioning are safe or effective for performing heavy compound lifts like deadlifts and squats, and is seeking advice on whether a single shoe can accommodate both treadmill running and weight training.

Who's affected: A gym-goer planning to perform both cardio and heavy strength training

⚠️ Single report. This is one person's account. We mark it so until more voices confirm it.

What people do today

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Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:

  1. A mobile app that scans shoe sole profiles to recommend footwear based on specific workout intensity and exercise types
  2. A community-driven database that rates popular shoe models for stability during heavy lifting versus comfort for running
  3. A modular gym shoe design with interchangeable insoles or soles for different training modalities
I want to build this

Real voices

“I want to buy a shoe which I can use for all three. I'm thinking of buying Nike revolution 7 which will give good padding and cushioning.”

Source: Stack Exchange (fitness) · CC BY-SA 4.0, user-contributed content from Stack Exchange; summarized and modified

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