Do Special Fitness Shoes Really Work?
By Hilary Walke
Credit: MBT.com
MBT's Anti-Shoe
MBT's The Anti-Shoe is supposed to improve fitness levels and overall health. Could it be true?
Claim: Improves posture; tones butt, lower limbs
Price: $239.99 to $247.00
Our Fitness Expert Says: In a study published in the Journal of Prevention and Rehabilitation, this shoe did have postural benefits. The good news is that if your back is achy and your posture could use a boost, these shoes can definitely help with standing tall. This will improve your appearance and prevent future back and joint problems.
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Comments
Date: 10/29/2009 - 04:19 am
I am not sure about the benefits of losing weight (it says on the box that it is not proven) BUT I am POSITIVE that you use different muscle groups when wearing Earth Negative Heal Shoes. In my prior post, I mentioned that I had to undergo Total Knee replacement 7 months ago (still have 5 months of rehab to go) w/ a goal of doing a 5 K by Christmas.... still having a LOT of residual pain and now needing replacement on the other knee which I'd like to put off as long as possible, if not longer! The ONLY time I am TRULY painfree is in my Earth shoes walking. Can crank out 1.5 miles w/ no problems except being deconditioned from being laid up from these knees for so long! Just got a pair for my gal pal who is 3 months ahead of me on the knee replacement and way behind me on the rehab and she is ecstatic. So nice to be without pain. Oh, and I lost 8 lbs without really changing anything excepting the WALKING in the EARTH shoes and only doing that about 2-3 times a week due to a busy schedule. Thanks be to God!
Date: 10/08/2009 - 09:17 am
I bought Skechers Shape-Ups a couple of months ago because I'm on my feet all day. They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had! I liked them so much that I bought another pair for non-work. in a matter of weeks, I have noticed that my legs are more shapely and the muscles in my hamstrings and bottom feel the exercise motion when I walk. Also, some cellulite has disappeared! Hooray! The shoes have also helped me get walking more, they are fun to wear! I am always aware of my posture being a dancer, but these shoes are really helpful!
Right now I believe you can only get them on the Skechers website. They are $110. Kohls had them online, but not in the stores, same with Skecher outlets. I can only find them online.
I love them!
Twinkletoes
Date: 09/22/2009 - 04:33 pm
Try the Mens, they are the absolute same as the ladies but they are wider.. thats what I did!!
Date: 07/22/2009 - 03:47 pm
My trainer recommended an exercise insole that fits into my sneakers and shoes that work to increase circulation. It's similar to the negative heel that's in MBT, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper and you're not forced to wear funny looking shoes. They're called SmartSole exercise insoles http://www.smartsole.com/ I wear them everywhere I go and they're really comfortable. I lost 20 pounds by being more aware every day of how many calories I eat, making better choices and walking more. I saw a discount code MB10 for 10% off on a fitness board.
Date: 07/20/2009 - 03:42 pm
what about skeechers shoe that they have ,do they work to and what is the cost of these shoes ? i have tried diets and they just dont work for me any advice ? if the shoes work where can i get them? please i am at my wits end and about to give up on losing weight ,help!