Working out in High Heels!
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My mom always wore heels. Now she always has to wear them. Her tendons shortened and now it hurts her to walk flat.
wow, that sucks. i'm sorry to hear that. Are there any stretches or anything else that she can do to try to reverse the damage?
She hasn't found any yet.
A relative of mine has the same problem and is now doing physiotherapy. I don't know what exercises/stretches exactly they showed her but it definitely helps. Good luck to your mum!
And on topic: OUCH! Especially stilettos and/or with weights, that's a horrible idea. Sturdy heels and no weights - well, maybe not so much danger but lifting weights would probably do more for your butt. And if you're not flexible enough for squats, stand on barbell plates if you have to and work on your flexibility.0 -
They are Nike, so they have to be safe, right? Finally found what these are made for. Do you also need pink barbells to match?0 -
I love my stilettos. I wear them when I go out and when I am at work. But for the gym, I use appropriate footwear. That means running shoes to run, UA lifting shoes to lift...see where I'm going with this?
If you walk in stilettos all day at work, you will help tone your legs and glutes...no need for the shenanigans.
Arnold, Phil, B-Pak...I'm sure none of them have worked out in stilettos and they have all demonstrated AMAZING glutes and calves and abs and .... and....0 -
I can't even stand in high heels, much less walk or workout in them. I do not like them at all. I value mah feets.0 -
I have great balance in heels and could probably run in heels if i had to....that being said I don't think this is safe. It seems the POSSIBLE benefits are outweighed by the certain safety risks here.0
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I think its a great idea........... :laugh:0
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Seeing as people wear very flat shoes like Converse or even no shoes to do deadlifts, I would say the answer to this would be a big fat no.0
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I'm gonna break something.0
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I thought this was a joke thread..
I find that something with a very flat bottom is the most helpful for squats and deadlifts. This might be personal opinion though.0 -
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Some appropriate footwear for the win!0 -
Just incase you cant see her toning the crapspackle out of her ankle, here it is in all its freeze frame glory.
I'm 100% sure, she never did that again, and possibly, never walked right after that.
game over.
Side Bar question: How do you think she got the big bandage on her arm?
maybe trying to pole vault with a chainsaw?
It hurt me to watch this. :sad:0 -
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I thought this was a joke thread..
I find that something with a very flat bottom is the most helpful for squats and deadlifts. This might be personal opinion though.
I thought so too...and yeah, I can't imagine trying to deadlift in heels, squat or anything at the gym...
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Some appropriate footwear for the win!
That's what I lift in and love it! Bright purple!0 -
LOL- what does it say on the wall behind her- Oy Ve the feeling?
hahaha
that made me cringe0 -
While reading this, the song "Red High Heels" was going through my head. This seriously sounds like a great way to hurt yourself. Not only that, but you will quickly destroy your heels. They aren't made for that kind of activity.0
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"Pole vaulting with a chainsaw" has me laughing so hard that it warranted my response before reading all replies.
@OP: Um, no. I like my ankles. But if that's your perogative, more power to you. I just hope you don't become a recipient of a Darwin Award.0 -
They are Nike, so they have to be safe, right? Finally found what these are made for. Do you also need pink barbells to match?
Well just 2 lb barbells because I don't want to get too big :laugh:0 -
http://www.katysays.com/high-heels-pelvic-floor-and-bad-science/
A biomechanist breaks down the study and the problems with it.1. The greatest resting activity in the PF is, like the Chen study, higher with heels down, not heels up.
2. The maximal contraction (squeezing it hard) comes from 5° of plantar flexion (less than 1/2” of heel) not those ankle positions simulating 2 or 3″ heels.
The conclusion of the study: Ten degrees of dorsiflexion (opposite of heels, remember?) might be just as effective as the 15° reported by Chen, but more comfortable. Low heels – not high heels.
For example:
http://www.katysays.com/raise-your-foot/0
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