Photo: Skechers Shape Ups
“The American Council on Exercise (ACE) decided to investigate the fitness claims, including increased calorie burn and increased work in leg muscles, used to sell toning shoes. In two small studies, ACE researchers found that when compared to New Balance running shoes, “none of the toning shoes showed statistically significant increases in either exercise response or muscle activation” during walking tests conducted on treadmills. Researchers concluded that “there is simply no evidence to support the claims that these shoes will help wearers exercise more intensely, burn more calories, or improve muscle strength and tone.” Bottom line: the shoes do not live up to manufacturers’ claims. The research team believes that the increase in walkinginspired by the toning shoes, not the shoes themselves, have helped a fair number of people tone up.”~Heather Dale/FitSugar.com
Whats the only thing that is going to lift your butt to Jessica Biel proportions? Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. No ridiculous toning flipflops required. Save your money and wear the sneakers you already have in your closet. The weather is beautiful, get out there and move and its FREE.
I was begining to think I was the only one who knew these shoes are a sham and ugly to boot.