Working out in High Heels!
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Ok so i totally agree that using heels for exercise is a bad idea, but i do not think the op was talking about weighted squats or heavy lifting in heels. I think she was referring to body weight squats, still a bad idea, but let's address the concern at hand.0
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I am SO happy I came back to this thread. This picture made my day. What do we think she is squatting???I don't condone this, but here is someone that works out in heels also................I think it looks ridiculous, but what do I know.0
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Ok so i totally agree that using heels for exercise is a bad idea, but i do not think the op was talking about weighted squats or heavy lifting in heels. I think she was referring to body weight squats, still a bad idea, but let's address the concern at hand.
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High heels are a bad idea ALL the time.0 -
I am SO happy I came back to this thread. This picture made my day. What do we think she is squatting???I don't condone this, but here is someone that works out in heels also................I think it looks ridiculous, but what do I know.
I'd say 15#.
ETA: Nevermind, I thought it was just the bar.0 -
Lol thanks for the feedback! And yes, I was definitely serious! However, as some people took it, I was NOT at all talking about heavy lifting or anything of the sort! Just your typical work out video material! I've done my fair share of research on the topic of wearing heels while exercising and I've read all of the pros and cons! I started yesterday with doing some of my work outs in heels and I can feel the pull in different areas than if I did them without heels. I don't plan on doing every thing in heels. One day I will do it in heels, the next I wont. And may I add I have excellent balance in heels! And one of the benefits of being a southern girl is that 9/10 times that I am not wearing heels, I am barefoot! As much as I love heels, on a regular basis I only wear them Sundays to church or for special occasions. And after I wear them I make sure to stretch my legs so my calves do not tense up. I don't go to a gym I do my exercising at home. I'm not secure enough yet to be sweating my rolls off in front of a ton of people! LOL
But again, thanks for the feed back.0 -
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To be honest, I'm only here for the GIF's...0
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I have read before in a magazine that just walking in heels every day when you are at work or out and about can tone up your leg/calf.
It doesn't persuade me to wear them though.0 -
This is why emergency rooms exist.0
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Why am I being told to keep my heels down when doing squats?0
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Please don't :indifferent:0
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Lol thanks for the feedback! And yes, I was definitely serious! However, as some people took it, I was NOT at all talking about heavy lifting or anything of the sort! Just your typical work out video material! I've done my fair share of research on the topic of wearing heels while exercising and I've read all of the pros and cons! I started yesterday with doing some of my work outs in heels and I can feel the pull in different areas than if I did them without heels. I don't plan on doing every thing in heels. One day I will do it in heels, the next I wont. And may I add I have excellent balance in heels! And one of the benefits of being a southern girl is that 9/10 times that I am not wearing heels, I am barefoot! As much as I love heels, on a regular basis I only wear them Sundays to church or for special occasions. And after I wear them I make sure to stretch my legs so my calves do not tense up. I don't go to a gym I do my exercising at home. I'm not secure enough yet to be sweating my rolls off in front of a ton of people! LOL
But again, thanks for the feed back.
three pages of "no" and you still think it's a good idea?
I have questions.0 -
Lol thanks for the feedback! And yes, I was definitely serious! However, as some people took it, I was NOT at all talking about heavy lifting or anything of the sort! Just your typical work out video material! I've done my fair share of research on the topic of wearing heels while exercising and I've read all of the pros and cons! I started yesterday with doing some of my work outs in heels and I can feel the pull in different areas than if I did them without heels. I don't plan on doing every thing in heels. One day I will do it in heels, the next I wont. And may I add I have excellent balance in heels! And one of the benefits of being a southern girl is that 9/10 times that I am not wearing heels, I am barefoot! As much as I love heels, on a regular basis I only wear them Sundays to church or for special occasions. And after I wear them I make sure to stretch my legs so my calves do not tense up. I don't go to a gym I do my exercising at home. I'm not secure enough yet to be sweating my rolls off in front of a ton of people! LOL
But again, thanks for the feed back.
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Why am I being told to keep my heels down when doing squats?
i was told that when your heels are up it is harder on the knees.....but i just looked this up to be sure and apparently it is hard on the back and knees, can cause plantar fasciitis, and it is also harder to balance.
http://stronglifts.com/7-ways-to-keep-your-heels-on-the-floor-on-squats/
anyway, squatting in high heels sounds like a recipe for disaster. good luck, OP...0 -
Great Idea.
Only thing is, I think the heels would pop my yoga ball when I squat.
ETA: I tried to google this on my phone to show the boyfriend... way too many people are doing this. I just... what? :noway:0 -
Lol thanks for the feedback! And yes, I was definitely serious! However, as some people took it, I was NOT at all talking about heavy lifting or anything of the sort! Just your typical work out video material! I've done my fair share of research on the topic of wearing heels while exercising and I've read all of the pros and cons! I started yesterday with doing some of my work outs in heels and I can feel the pull in different areas than if I did them without heels. I don't plan on doing every thing in heels. One day I will do it in heels, the next I wont. And may I add I have excellent balance in heels! And one of the benefits of being a southern girl is that 9/10 times that I am not wearing heels, I am barefoot! As much as I love heels, on a regular basis I only wear them Sundays to church or for special occasions. And after I wear them I make sure to stretch my legs so my calves do not tense up. I don't go to a gym I do my exercising at home. I'm not secure enough yet to be sweating my rolls off in front of a ton of people! LOL
But again, thanks for the feed back.
three pages of "no" and you still think it's a good idea?
I have questions.
Google came back with 10 pages of nonsense, so I suppose that trumps the experience of the people on here.
Think of them as Sketcher Shape-Ups. Except with more injury potential.0 -
I don't really care if you want to squat in heels or not. Please for the love of God, don't come in here complaining that people are staring at you if you squat in heels. You deserve to be stared at. It's hard to look away from a train wreck.0
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i have a hard enough time walking in heels. Not going to happen0
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I don't really care if you want to squat in heels or not. Please for the love of God, don't come in here complaining that people are staring at you if you squat in heels. You deserve to be stared at. It's hard to look away from a train wreck.
Also this.0 -
Why am I being told to keep my heels down when doing squats?
i was told that when your heels are up it is harder on the knees.....but i just looked this up to be sure and apparently it is hard on the back and knees, can cause plantar fasciitis, and it is also harder to balance.
http://stronglifts.com/7-ways-to-keep-your-heels-on-the-floor-on-squats/
anyway, squatting in high heels sounds like a recipe for disaster. good luck, OP...0
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