Grip socks are more than just socks. They help you grip to studio or gym floors so you can avoid normal slipping that occurs with the average sock. They work great for a wide variety of gym activities, including:

●      Pilates

●      Yoga

●      Weightlifting

●      Barre

●      CrossFit

More than just comfortability, you may be surprised to learn just how beneficial grip socks can be when you use them during your workout.

Working Out Without Shoes: Is That Really a Good Idea?

You may have heard that doing a workout without your shoes is not good for your feet. Certain exercises are actually more effective and beneficial if you do them barefoot (or with grip socks made for yoga and pilates).

In fact, when comparing even barefoot runners to those who wear shoes, studies have found that those who wear shoes have an increased rate of injuries to their knees and in the hips or pelvis area.

Why Is Working Out Barefoot Better?

Unfortunately, your feet are often ignored in the average workout, but they truly are the foundation of everything you do. They should get love and training just like every other part of your body, and if you treat them right, they will lead to other benefits as well.

» Better Communication with Your Feet

You have thousands of nerve endings in your feet. When you can feel the floor better, those nerves send signals to the rest of your body. Ultimately, this increased communication helps you understand your movements better. You get more insight into how you are stepping and standing. This insight often positively affects your overall movement.

» Better Lower Body Workouts

Working out with bare feet or high-performance socks also means that you activate your glutes and core more. Establishing a foundation with your feet is a huge part of this type of lower body workout, and when you are wearing shoes, you have a harder time doing that effectively.

» Increased Overall Stability

When you get more information from your feet, you can react to correct imbalance issues. As you correct, you end up with a more stable base, better posture, and increased balance. You will also often get stronger by engaging the small muscles in your feet as you work out. This leads to a stronger core, glues, and hips, too.

The Benefits of High-Performance Grip Socks

Some athletes are understandably afraid to work out barefoot in the gym or other workout locations. High-performance grip socks offer a workable solution so you can get the benefits of working out barefoot without having to risk your health by bacteria exposure in the gym.

Grip socks give you a little extra padding and grip so that you are less likely to lose your balance because of sweat or smooth surfaces. Look for grip socks that are breathable, moisture-wicking, and antimicrobial. This will help you avoid issues with sweat while also repelling bacteria from other athletes.… Read More..