Ann Arbor Coaches — Ann Arbors best personal trainers Blake Berent and Adam Michael

Introduction

In 2023, the active woman will have a multitude of fabulous choices when it comes to fitness shoes. Today’s companies are making shoes that are specifically designed for women’s workouts, offering superior grip, cushioning, stability, comfort, and more. With all of these options, it can be hard to decide which ones to choose. Fortunately, Ann Arbor’s best Personal Training coaches have got you covered with their list of the top five fitness shoes for both strength solution and fitness solution for women in 2023.

Authors:

Coach Blake Berent & Coach Adam Michael

The List:

1. Nike Metcons

The Number 1 for Strength Training

Nike Metcon shoes have a wide, flat and stable sole that keep your feet secure. They have improved ankle mobility and allow for deeper squatting. The rubber tread on the Nike Metcon wraps up the side of the shoe, providing grippy traction for ambitious challenges

$120

2. No Bull Reflective Ripstop Trainer

Great Style, Many Colors and Perfect for Hitting the Strength Training Floor

lightweight, durable ripstop upper with a highly reflective layer for extra visibility. right blend of flexibility, traction and support.

$139

3. Primus Lite III

Fast, Light Minimal Shoe For Running, Fitness and Lifting

Tread lightly on this training shoe. Minimalist design and lets your feet move in the most natural way possible

$160

4. ON Cloudflow

Great for fitness class, running and comfortable
Light, fast and fully cushioned. Take on training and racing in complete comfort.

$139

5. Hoka Kawana

Hoka Kawana in Black/White — Hoka Kawana

Soft. Smooth. Bliss

With a lively new foam this shoe provides a a solid rebound. Sporting a modified crash pad with SwallowTail™ geometry, the Kawana’s beveled heel creates a broader, flatter surface designed for smoother heel strikes.

$140

Honorable mentions!

1. Bearfoot Ursus

Versatile and Durable Shoe to Help Strengthen and Restore Your Foot’s Natural Movement During Any Activity.
These shoes are a tool, simple and sturdy, to help you thrive in any activity. SIMPLE IS STRONG.

$99

2. Brooks Ghost 15

Improved cushioning, Smooth Transitions, Enhanced Upper
Their best-selling running shoe features a trusted fit, and the signature smooth ride and soft cushioning that make it a runner favorite. The Ghost 15 is ready to take you from striding to gliding.
$140

About the Author:

Mike Stack

Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.