With swimsuit season upon us, wouldn't it be great to get in shape (or stay in shape) without changing any of our daily routines? I’ve been seeing ads for Fitflops posted all over New York. According to the advertising, Fitflops will trim your legs and buttocks.
Fitflops come in many different designs and colors – I would opt for a pair that doesn’t say Fitflop on them. To me it seems as though one is saying, “Check out my great legs, oh, and beware of my flabby bum.”
The great thing about these flip-flops is that they seem to have reduced pain from sciatica, foot ache, and back discomfort in those who swear by them. Some of the styles are cute and well-worth checking out, especially if they will make you feel better.
How do they work?
“FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboard technology, to give you a workout while you walk.”
In other words, the midsole literally has a flexible material within that moves in order to vary the thickness of the shoe at different points, making your leg attempt to regain its footing. When you wear normal flip-flops, the foot stabilizes itself and stays that way all day. With Fitflops, the midsole is constantly wobbling and your foot readjusting itself to regain balance, thus working muscles in the process. This change allows for greater use of muscles attributed to balance. These muscles normally do not get much of a workout in traditional regimes. There is a warning attached that reminds everyone that this is a fitness tool and to not wear them all day from the start, as that could call excess muscle soreness. For those who are fitter than I, you will feel comfort in your workout – at least, according to the testimonies of avid Fitflop wearers.
~ Dawn Land
For more information, visit www.thefitflop.com or purchase at Macy’s.
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victoria's secret makes a similar shoe, and it's supposed to work
it's true! i heard they make all their models wear them, and it tones their legs
yah, but wouldn't it tire you out? if I'm walking around the city, I don't want heels to hurt my feet, and I surely don't want my flip flops (or FIT flops) to hurt my feet or legs either. my entire purpose for wearing flip flops is to be lazy, to walk alot, etc. i wouldn't want to feel like my relaxation shoe is a chore. so do they feel like excersice?
I heard that there's a tennis shoe that's sort of like this, although I don't think it's very attractive, unless you like skateboard type shoes. But it's supposed to help people with like scoliosis and stuff. So that's kind of interesting.
Hey, have you heard of people putting weight around their ankles when they walk, to help tone the thighs? does that work?
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