How happy would you be if you knew that all you had to do to get a lower body workout that would trim your buttocks and tone your legs was to pull on a different pair of shoes in the morning? It sounds too good to be true, but there are now several different types of exercise shoes on the market that promise precisely that.
Skechers Shape Ups, Fitflops exercise sandals and Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoes all incorporate a specially engineered sole which is intended to replicate the sensation of walking barefoot on soft sand. This distributes the body’s weight more evenly across the soles of the feet, reduces stress on the legs and joints and lowers impact shock and jarring whilst walking.
It also promotes a rolling motion and prolongs contact between the sole of the shoe and the sole of the foot. The amount of time for which the lower body muscles are active is raised by up to 16% whilst walking in these specially engineered shoes.
An additional 16% of muscle activity may not sound like all that much – but if you wear your special exercise shoes daily, it can really have an impact. The average person takes around 15,000 steps every day. If every single one of these was delivering some extra exercise you can imagine how it would have a positive effect fairly quickly.
Another point to remember is that this lower body workout can be delivered simply by going about your normal daily routine whilst wearing your exercise shoes. No need to make time in your busy day for a trip to the gym, no need to get hot and sweaty and no need to budget for pricey gym membership fees. It doesn’t matter if you are the type of person who takes regular exercise or someone who rarely exercises – everyone can benefit. People who don’t exercise will get a free, low level, low impact workout whereas those who do take regular exercise will benefit from a workout which is more efficient.
Academic and scientific establishments – such as the London South Bank University (LSBU) and the UK’s Salford University – have performed independent tests which confirm that the claimed benefits of this type of shoe are real. So, the next time that you have a notion to treat yourself to a new pair of shoes why not check out the wide range of colors and styles on offer? You may find something very similar to what you want and get a free workout into the bargain.
Have a look at the huge selection of styles available from Fit flops – sandals, boots, clogs and slippers.