We love silhouette-sculpting leggings as much as the next person, but they won’t protect us from injury or keep our joints happy and healthy for the long haul. We need a good pair of trainers for that. Here, biomechanics expert Christophe Champs shares everything you need to know before buying your next pair.
Do we need to wear trainers while exercising?
They’re essential. Your shoes are the best support you can provide your body with. We’re seeing lots of people in clinic who have started exercising at home and don’t think to wear trainers. They have no foot support at all and, without this support, you’re putting a lot more weight on your feet and every joint in the body. You’re asking your muscles to