Hi i have just brought a pair of sketchers shape ups they are meant to improve your posture firm your muscles and burn calories and loose weight. I hope they work they are due tomorrow so only time will tell :)
CommentAuthorMrs Daltry
awww hun why dont you try swimming!!!!,,,iv now lost 2inches off my waist and hips since iv been doing it,,aqua aerobics is the best excersise ever
CommentAuthorskitty666
ive seen them atvertised but i wouldnt be seen dead in them sorry!! but hope they work for you. they are surpose to tone up your legs and bum. good idea but ill stick with my rocks xx
CommentAuthorpinkkirsty
Some of them are not very nice and i dont really suit trainers, so i got the ones that look like shoes so they'll look better i hope if i dont like them i'll just return them :)
CommentAuthorjellytot
my moms got the fit flops, similiar thing to the sketchers...just sandal style. she was amazed at how she could feel her muscles working, and the next day her legs and bum were aching lol x
I've seen these shoes, and to be honest im on the fence They have a rocker sole on - which is something we give to patients with various foot and ankle problems - so you "roll" over them instead of walking naturally. Rocker soles are good for heel and arch pain so if you have these then they MAY be of benefit BUT they offer no ankle support. Because of the sole they are what is known as an unstable shoe so.....they have a destabilising effect on your posture so you need good balance to wear these - and thats why they claim to tone up your leg and bum muscles. These muscles are having to work harder to keep you in balance. Also, If you have hyperpronation or supination these are not the footwear for you and if you're not wearing good orthotics you are asking for trouble - these will cause excessive stress on your hip, knees and ankles. Rocker soles are designed to help you walk in a straight line so any side to side movement (such as aerobic exercises) should be avoided, and DO NOT RUN in them!
These are not a magic solution for weight loss or toning - only a good diet and a good gym program can do that :-)
UKB Mad Scientist
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