If joint health is the top priority and other factors like cost, aesthetics, and convenience can be put aside for now, which material is better for a concrete floor when doing cardio kickboxing workouts that include high-impact moves?
When I refer to cardio kickboxing, I mean something like TurboKick—higher intensity with some impactful movements, but not necessarily HIIT or repetitive plyometrics. I also do lighter weight lifting (not heavy or Olympic-style, just some light to mid-range dumbbell exercises) and barre, which are not high impact. I’d love to work out barefoot since I used to do all my workouts that way before moving, but I’m hesitant to do so on concrete, even with some kind of support. I’m uncertain whether I should wear shoes or not for these workouts.
Let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks in advance!