walking in heels

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michelle916
michelle916 Posts: 18
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probably a stupid question, but does walking in heels burn more calories than walking in flats/other shoes etc?
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  • LuLuRunner1
    LuLuRunner1 Posts: 329 Member
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    I am no expert by any means, but you've got to use some core muscles to keep your balance, so theoreticly (if I could spell) you should burn more calories in heels.
  • NakedLunchTime
    NakedLunchTime Posts: 559
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    I have always wondered this! Lol...I wear heels at least three times a week to work so it has crossed my mind...Interested in responses!
  • firefly171717
    firefly171717 Posts: 226 Member
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    I've heard that it works your muscles more and helps tone...but not ever from a realiable source
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
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    I am sure it is a negligible amount. Though I am surprised I haven't seen anyone on MFP log it as a cardiovascular exercise. :wink:
  • Evelyn2050
    Evelyn2050 Posts: 111 Member
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    for me - the added calorie burn wouldn't be worth the wear & tear on your feet. Wearing high heals is very hard on your feet.
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
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    I have no scientific evidence, but it sure seems like it does! Particularly if they are really high and/or you are also dancing!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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    If so, it would be negligible, and not worth logging and then affecting your caloric intake recommendations.

    I did a search for past posts about this. Here is a sample of those past threads:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/407018-do-you-burn-more-calories-walking-in-heels
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/330230-walking-in-heels
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/371265-walking-in-heels
  • heathercicle
    heathercicle Posts: 91 Member
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    My personal trainer (that I no longer have because I'm broke) said that heels work out your calf muscles so they are good for toning but that's about it. Like everyone else said, for cardio, it's not worth listing.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
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    OMG please someone if you have that video clip of the model that is wobbling in those really high heels please post it here! it is so funny I swear she must have sprained her ankle like 12 times on each ankle(well not really but she could not stay up on those things). You guys would love it!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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    OMG please someone if you have that video clip of the model that is wobbling in those really high heels please post it here! it is so funny I swear she must have sprained her ankle like 12 times on each ankle(well not really but she could not stay up on those things). You guys would love it!
    1298051684_model-catwalk-fail.gif

    imager.php?id=1099718&t=o
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,352 Member
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    You definitely get good calves and butt from it!!!!
  • peacejoyandhappiness
    peacejoyandhappiness Posts: 45 Member
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    I have a girlfriend that walks in heels mostly all day, everyday just for the simple fact of keeping her butt pumped and fit along with her thighs and calves as well. She has five kids, doesn't eat at all healthy, loves soul food and does not work out and she looks great. (Seriously) Personally I cant do the heels as much as she does so I have to exercise like most of us. But to each its own. Whatever works!!!!!!
  • peacejoyandhappiness
    peacejoyandhappiness Posts: 45 Member
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    Id love to post of pic of her. She not a MFP member, Yet!!!!!!
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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    If so, it would be negligible, and not worth logging and then affecting your caloric intake recommendations.

    I did a search for past posts about this. Here is a sample of those past threads:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/407018-do-you-burn-more-calories-walking-in-heels
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/330230-walking-in-heels
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/371265-walking-in-heels
    Did you use the "search" button to find them? :tongue:
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
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    I wear heels every work day and still managed to get fat, so I don't think it's really worth worrying about.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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    I know a lady that has been wearing them for 37 years, and hasn't slimmed at all.

    misspiggy.jpg

    :wink:
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
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    I know a lady that has been wearing them for 37 years, and hasn't slimmed at all.

    misspiggy.jpg

    :wink:


    If I were a Muppet, I'd be very Miss Piggy-esque. I loves her.
  • KimmieBrie
    KimmieBrie Posts: 825 Member
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    One of my best friends wore heels for years. Her calves looked great but now she's destroyed her feet to the point a Dr ordered her to stop wearing them all together. She now has a hard time standing for extended periods. It's painful. No thanks.
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
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    Don't know about wearing heels, but I wear steel toed boots for work & riding boots all winter. That's an extra 3 lbs I carry around when I walk! That's gotta count for something! :ohwell:
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
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    OMG please someone if you have that video clip of the model that is wobbling in those really high heels please post it here! it is so funny I swear she must have sprained her ankle like 12 times on each ankle(well not really but she could not stay up on those things). You guys would love it!
    1298051684_model-catwalk-fail.gif

    imager.php?id=1099718&t=o

    OMG That totally looks like me trying to walk in heels! Esp' when I'm trying to be all sexy & shiet! ha ha ha

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