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Is it bad to work out with no shoes on? i am retired and only wear flipflops at home
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Not necessarily : You certainly need to be more careful to avoid injury.
Answered 11/7/2012
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It depends: It depends on the type of workout you're doing. Flip flops don't provide much foot support at all, and if you're running on a treadmill or other aerobic activity, your feet need that. With a yoga workout, barefoot would be just fine.
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