Do "Fitness Shoes" really work ???

The lastest "craze" and "fitness gimic" are Shape-Up Shoes made by Sketchers, Reebok and New Balance to name a few.  But do they actually work ?
The target audience are the people that dont' regularily work out "multi-task" - why not add another item to that list !
 They are specially designed so that 1) they're extremely comfortable and
2) they force you to work your core muscles more because they throw you ever so slightly off kilter.   Most people can feel a real difference the first time they wear Shape Up shoes for a 20 minute walk compared to a 20 minute walk in normal walking shoes.

What They Won't Do
They may be an amazing pair of shoes, but they aren't going make your backside look like Halle Berry's, unless you are either genetically blessed or have the time to incorporate a serious diet and exercise plan into your routine. That said, they really do help you tone up your thighs and glutes. People with heel pain have reported great improvement once they start wearing them, and some people say they help with back pain.  People who are on their feet all day...may find the extra thick sole more "cushion-y".
If they are forcing you to change the way you walk - then be careful !

The claim of "shape up without setting foot in a gym" is where I have the problem with these 'magic shoes'. 

Nice try Shape - Up Shoes - Grade:  D
And while we are on the subject UGGS don't do anything for your gait either - they have absolutely NO arch support and if you watch people that wear them...they force you to overpronate.  Grade: C-

Fit People Get Sick Less !

If you needed an extra incentive to start hitting the gym, here it is: People who are fit get sick less, and when they do get sick it’s less intense.

Researchers conducted a study in 2008 and found that people who work out more than five times a week had 43% fewer infections than those who were out of shape.

“Of all the factors we looked at, including age, gender, education level, body weight, diet, mental stress and others, physicvity and fitness ended up being the most powerful predictor of sick days,” says Dr. David Nieman.

Basically, exercising turns your body into a well-oiled machine and ups your immune system, making you more resistance to illness.
So get out there and get your blood flowing!

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