Do you burn more calories walking in heels?
angelapolite
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Do you burn more calories walking in heels?
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Since I tend to walk more slowly in heels, for myself I'd guess no.0
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I suppose it'd all depend on how you walked. If you're wearing really high heels (and can walk properly in them), then it'd work out different muscles than if you wore flats or sneakers. However, due to how high heels works, you're likely walking slower and more deliberatly, even if you're not thinking about it, rather than the natural rocking back and forth of the foot when you're in flats or sneakers. I doubt it burns more or less calories, but it will likely hurt your foot if you try to do track in them!0
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No.
But if you walk fast in heels you will burn more.0 -
i cant live without my heels
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No, you don't burn more calories. BUT, you do workout the muscles in your calves in a much more complex way, so its great for toning! It also helps better your balance.
I'm an exercise science major and we learn about all kinds of tips and tricks like this in my physio class! Message/add me with any other questions you may have :-)0 -
I usually wear 4.5 wedge heels, and my legs feel alittle sore after a long day of walking. I work in downtown Chicago, so I usually get in about 2 miles of walking a day.0
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I burn more calories when you wear heels to walk. I have to keep staring and try to not be caught, which is hard work, which equals calorie burn for me! LOL0
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No, you don't burn more calories. BUT, you do workout the muscles in your calves in a much more complex way, so its great for toning! It also helps better your balance.
I'm an exercise science major and we learn about all kinds of tips and tricks like this in my physio class! Message/add me with any other questions you may have :-)
I didn't know there WAS such a thing as an exercise science major!0 -
No, you don't burn more calories. BUT, you do workout the muscles in your calves in a much more complex way, so its great for toning! It also helps better your balance.
I'm an exercise science major and we learn about all kinds of tips and tricks like this in my physio class! Message/add me with any other questions you may have :-)
Huh, that explains why my calves are so big! I wear heels, even for walking the dogs, and I walk really fast in them. I wish I could wear sneakers and flats more often-- heels wear down SO quickly-- but I don't find them confortable at all.0 -
Aww, downtown Chicago, I love that city, my birthplace. You are so lucky to work there!0
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I certainly burn more calories when *most* women walk in heels! ; )
*some women just have not mastered the skill yet.0 -
No, you don't burn more calories. BUT, you do workout the muscles in your calves in a much more complex way, so its great for toning! It also helps better your balance.
I'm an exercise science major and we learn about all kinds of tips and tricks like this in my physio class! Message/add me with any other questions you may have :-)
Huh, that explains why my calves are so big! I wear heels, even for walking the dogs, and I walk really fast in them. I find sneakers and flats really uncomfortable.
^^^This is very common for women who wear heels frequently and something to be considered if body sculpting is a priority.0 -
I burn more calories when you wear heels to walk. I have to keep staring and try to not be caught, which is hard work, which equals calorie burn for me! LOL
Hahahahahahah!0 -
I burn more calories when you wear heels to walk. I have to keep staring and try to not be caught, which is hard work, which equals calorie burn for me! LOL
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Aww, downtown Chicago, I love that city, my birthplace. You are so lucky to work there!
Yeah, Chicago is my hometown as well. I love it here too!!0 -
I certainly burn more calories when *most* women walk in heels! ; )
*some women just have not mastered the skill yet.
Some women aren't fit for heels. Then there's those of use who usually live in them. Even my winter boots have heels. I can even run or hike in heels, but people always say I'm going to break an ankle. Only my gym shoes aren't heels. You can actually feel the difference in muscle soreness/workout when walking in heels vs flats over a period of time.0 -
No, you don't burn more calories. BUT, you do workout the muscles in your calves in a much more complex way, so its great for toning! It also helps better your balance.
I'm an exercise science major and we learn about all kinds of tips and tricks like this in my physio class! Message/add me with any other questions you may have :-)
I didn't know there WAS such a thing as an exercise science major!
Not alot of schools offer it, but it def does exsist! I go to University of Delaware. I plan on going to grad school there or in Philly for a doctorate in physical therapy. :-)0 -
No, you don't. Just like you don't burn more calories when it's hot out. Certainly seems like you should be burning more because it's miserable. You do, however, get good juju for being fashionable.
Ladies, please don't brag about only being comfortable in heels. The position is unnatural and can contribute to numerous physical ailments from the soles of your feet to the top of your neck. It's fine if you look and feel great in heels, but not fine -- not normal at all -- if you basically "can't" comfortably wear flat shoes. Unhealthy body alignment and self-image isn't something we should promote here.0 -
This is an assumption, but I'd guess that any body sculpting or calorie burning benefits to wearing heels wouldn't be worth it compared to the long-term effects on your body. (That is if you wear heels quite often).0
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No, you don't. Just like you don't burn more calories when it's hot out. Certainly seems like you should be burning more because it's miserable. You do, however, get good juju for being fashionable.
Ladies, please don't brag about only being comfortable in heels. The position is unnatural and can contribute to numerous physical ailments from the soles of your feet to the top of your neck. It's fine if you look and feel great in heels, but not fine -- not normal at all -- if you basically "can't" comfortably wear flat shoes. Unhealthy body alignment and self-image isn't something we should promote here.
Interesting point about not burning more calories when it's hot. I've read that you do because your body works harder to keep you body cool...0 -
I burn more calories when you wear heels to walk. I have to keep staring and try to not be caught, which is hard work, which equals calorie burn for me! LOL
Hahahaha! Love this ^0 -
No, you don't. Just like you don't burn more calories when it's hot out. Certainly seems like you should be burning more because it's miserable. You do, however, get good juju for being fashionable.
Ladies, please don't brag about only being comfortable in heels. The position is unnatural and can contribute to numerous physical ailments from the soles of your feet to the top of your neck. It's fine if you look and feel great in heels, but not fine -- not normal at all -- if you basically "can't" comfortably wear flat shoes. Unhealthy body alignment and self-image isn't something we should promote here.
I can't speak for anybody else who practically lives in heels, but I really can't be very comfortable in flat shoes. Growth spurt in high school made my legs all funny so I can't walk flat-footed without a crapload of pain. Heels are natural remedies to that (and likely don't help the condition but I'd rather not test that by putting myself through more of it). I wonder, though, if one doesn't already have that prediciment, if wearing high heels all the time could cause it? Anybody know?0 -
No, you don't. Just like you don't burn more calories when it's hot out. Certainly seems like you should be burning more because it's miserable. You do, however, get good juju for being fashionable.
Ladies, please don't brag about only being comfortable in heels. The position is unnatural and can contribute to numerous physical ailments from the soles of your feet to the top of your neck. It's fine if you look and feel great in heels, but not fine -- not normal at all -- if you basically "can't" comfortably wear flat shoes. Unhealthy body alignment and self-image isn't something we should promote here.
You must have flat feet. Mine are very arched so they're better suited for heels-- if I wear sneakers the backs of my ankles bleed from rubbing up and down against the back of the shoe. I'm sorry heels make you so miserable but I can't understand how you would mistake differing physiologies for some sort of perverse bragging. I can't speak for others but I certainly don't do it for fashion (especially considering flats have been more in vogue these days).0 -
I'm more comfortable in (some) heels than I am in unsupportive flat shoes, like Chuck Taylors. Love how they look, but they cause foot and calf pain. But a well-fitted athletic shoe is like getting my feet hugged.
I wouldn't think you'd burn more calories in heels, though, because it's like walking downhill. :laugh:0 -
You use a different set of heels0
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It's ok to wear low heel to adjust your feet but wearing over 1" heel for work out is just dumb!0
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No, you don't. Just like you don't burn more calories when it's hot out. Certainly seems like you should be burning more because it's miserable. You do, however, get good juju for being fashionable.
Ladies, please don't brag about only being comfortable in heels. The position is unnatural and can contribute to numerous physical ailments from the soles of your feet to the top of your neck. It's fine if you look and feel great in heels, but not fine -- not normal at all -- if you basically "can't" comfortably wear flat shoes. Unhealthy body alignment and self-image isn't something we should promote here.
You must have flat feet. Mine are very arched so they're better suited for heels-- if I wear sneakers the backs of my ankles bleed from rubbing up and down against the back of the shoe. I'm sorry heels make you so miserable but I can't understand how you would mistake differing physiologies for some sort of perverse bragging. I can't speak for others but I certainly don't do it for fashion (especially considering flats have been more in vogue these days).
my wife has a higher arch also but she can wear just about any type of shoe without troubles. just yesterday she walked about 5 miles with me in 4 inch heels, i dont see how. i would like to see some pics of your arches, both in and out of heels. the foot is a magnificent thing.. structurally speaking.0 -
Probably no more or less than walking in flats. But if you did it in sand.........................
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