You may have seen ads for footwear with curved soles such as Shape Ups, Easy Tone, and Fitflops that claim to promote weight loss and tone muscles with no exercise needed outside of your normal daily activities. Is this possible?
The shoe manufacturers have produced studies showing that the instability and heaviness of the shoes increase leg muscle activation, resulting in lost pounds and chiseled muscles. To date, there has been no independent research supporting these claims performed by scientists outside of the shoe industry.
Medical experts are expressing doubt, stating that even if the leg muscles are working harder, the shoes are not a substitute for a regular exercise program. In addition, they can create painful conditions in the legs and feet.
Bottom line: There is no scientific evidence that these "gym built in" shoes are a magic bullet replacement for exercise!
Source: www.CNNhealth.com
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Saturday, October 3, 2009
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