A list of essential gear for HIIT

According to physical educator Roger Wolfson, the importance of what a person wears when he works out is often overlooked. A gym-goer’s gear is every bit as significant to his or her safety when engaging in serious physical activity. For example, wearing the wrong pair of shoes can lead to pain, and sometimes even injury.

On that note, Roger Wolfson lists below a number of essential gear, which he believes should be good for people who do high intensity interval training (HIIT).

Footwear

While some people are comfortable working out barefoot at home, Roger Wolfson cautions against it for HIIT. The feet and legs will take a pounding and wearing comfortable footwear lessens the impact, prolonging the health of the feet and legs. It’s important to note though that for HIIT, the recommended shoes are cross-trainers, not running shoes.

Shirt

Lightweight and durable t-shirts or tank tops are great for HIIT since they let the body breathe. DRI-Fit shirts are also recommended because they absorb sweat with minimal odor and are cool on the body.

Shorts/Leggings

Jogging pants used to be the thing way back when, but Roger Wolfson mentions that nowadays, shorts and leggings absorb sweat better and almost never become soggy. They also provide better ventilation and range of movement.

Other gear

If the HIIT includes hanging on bars or lifting weights, Roger Wolfson suggests investing in weightlifting gloves or tapes.

Compression sleeves for knees are also recommended for people with knee problems.

Face towels are of course, always a must to keep people from wetting everything they touch with their perspiration.

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