Now that I’ve been given the “ok” to exercise, I’m ready to dive right in and shed the pounds that brestfeeding has not taken care of. Finding the time to work out is a challenge, so if any of you have tips on doing this with two, please feel free to comment or send me an email. In the meantime, I’m wearing my Skechers Shape-ups in hopes of toning up some of the flab!
Two weeks ago I attended an A-Mazing event with SV Moms Group (more on the event to come very soon!). We had the privilege of interacting on a personal level with a variety of brands, one of which was Skechers. They had a table full of shoes…all for us! And since I have a shoe addiction weakness for shoes, I couldn’t resist accepting of pair of Skechers new Shape-ups. The shoes are designed to promote weight loss, strengthen the back, firm calf and buttock muscles, reduce cellulite and tone thighs, increase cardiovascular health, improve posture, and reduce stress on knee and ankle joints. Here is a little summary of how they work, from the site:
Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk, Shape-ups feature a unique soft kinetic wedge insert and dynamic rolling bottom to simulate walking on soft sand. With the comfort of Shape-ups, you will feel your heel sink to the ground as you step, roll forward as your weight shifts to its center, and push off with your toes. This movement will result in stronger leg, buttock, back and abdominal muscles as you stabilize your steps.
I was a bit skeptical about their ability to promote weight loss. But the company conducted four clinical studies in the US and Japan which demonstrated “increased muscle activity and energy consumption when compared to standard fitness shoes” over a six to eight week time period (for 25-45 minutes per day). I have only really been wearing the shoes for about a week (and inconsistently), so time and consistent wear will really determine whether or not I’ll lose the weight and tone my flabby bits (British humor!).
When I wore my Shape-ups for the first time, it was a bit of an adjustment. There is a proper way to walk in them in order to attain the stated benefits. Here is a short intro video I found helpful:
The shoes have a thick sole, and walking with them takes some getting used to (but it didn’t take me longer than a day or so). I find them very comfortable, but I can’t tell how effective they are yet (I haven’t been consistently wearing them as recommended). I’m definitely going to keep wearing them and update you on how effective they are at toning and weight loss in a few weeks.
For a fitness shoe, they’re very stylish. I like the added heighth they provide. They come in a variety of styles and colors including boots, Mary Janes, sneakers, and slippers. Prices vary but range from $99 to $115. For more information on Shape-ups, including benefits and use, visit their site.
I did not receive compensation for this post. A product sample was received at the event.
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I saw those and wondered how they would feel. They look kinda weird!
Im jealous,I want a pair so bad!!!!!!Ive saving for them,hope ill have them before the good weathers gone,thanks for the great review