Since they first hit the market back in 2007, Fit Flops sandals have proven to be a firm favorite with women everywhere. These sandals are much more than a range of bright, colorful and fashionable summer shoes – they also have the ability to help you to tone and trim your lower body, just by walking about as normal.
They use a special sole which is manufactured from different density materials and which is specially shaped. The sole introduces some very small imbalances whilst walking. The leg and butt muscles try to compensate for this and attempt to restore the body’s balance.
The end result is that the lower body muscles work just a little bit harder when walking as normal. That’s how FitFlops are able to provide you with a free lower body workout when you walk in them. Scientific tests have demonstrated that the amount of work performed by the calves is raised by as much as 11%, the hamstring muscle activity is boosted by up to 16% and the buttock muscle activity by as much as a whopping 30% (in comparison with normal walking activity performed whilst wearing standard exercise or leisure footwear).
The opportunity to get a free “workout while you walk” is something that many people will find very appealing. That’s no great surprise. Making the time for a visit to the gym in between looking after your family, working and the numerous other tasks that consume your time is easier said than done. As if that wasn’t enough to put you off, don’t forget that gym membership fees can be costly.
Of course, sandals aren’t exactly the ideal type of footwear outside the summer months – so Fitflops expanded their range to meet customer demand. Fitflops devotees must have been very happy when clogs, winter boots, cosy slippers and, most recently, sneakers were introduced. Now you can tone up your lower body without catching frostbite.
Another of the appealing things about the FitFlops range is that, unlike other toning shoes – like Reebok Easy Tones or Skechers Shape Ups for instance – they don’t have the appearance of training shoes. They look very fashionable and could easily be worn in a variety of different social situations. Nobody will be aware that you are toning and trimming your lower body muscles with each and every step you take. They’ll just think that you have treated yourself to a great new pair of shoes, sandals, or boots.
Check out the latest FitFlops winter boots. If you’re expecting wet weather you can still be fashionable and chic in a pair of Hunter boots – as worn by royalty!