'TONE UP TRAINERS'

cupkate_
cupkate_ Posts: 8
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
HAS ANYONE GOT THESE, WHICH MAKE DO YOU HAVE?

I WAS THINKING OF BUY THE REEBOK TONEUPS BUT IM NOT SURE IF THEY ACTUALLY WORK

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  • Seanb_us
    Seanb_us Posts: 322 Member
    My wife says they don't work. Plus, you can't really run in them.

    Cheers,

    Sean
  • nicola1812
    nicola1812 Posts: 32 Member
    bump
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    save your money...

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/720/
  • han182
    han182 Posts: 82
    bump, would love to know this!
  • k1229
    k1229 Posts: 135
    HEYA! I have the Reebok "Traintone" i love them. you cant jog in them, but they are excellent for the gym - ive only been using them for a week and have noticed a big difference at the back of my knees, and although theyre not the coolest looking trainers, they are so,so,so comfortable!!!! really supportive and cushy. i love them best £50 i spent on trainers ever...

    Highly recommended. x
  • k1229
    k1229 Posts: 135
    My wife says they don't work. Plus, you can't really run in them.

    Cheers,

    Sean

    theyre not meant for running.
  • nikkit321
    nikkit321 Posts: 1,485 Member
    They really strengthened my calf muscles but I didn't really notice a difference anywhere else. I would suggest wearing them around the house a day or two, then maybe to the mall, and then head out on a long walk. It took me a few days to get used to them, and the arch made my toes hurt the first day. Love them!
  • dmest
    dmest Posts: 98 Member
    I received the Sketchers Shape Ups about a year and a half ago as a gift. I've had problems with my feet since giving birth, so I find them very comfortable to walk around in. If I do a lot of walking in them and walk up hill and can feel it a little tiny bit in the back of my legs. These are not miracle shoes and you won't get major results from them but I figured it doesn't hurt to wear them for casual walking. You definitely can't run or work out in them though.
  • bunchesonothing
    bunchesonothing Posts: 1,015 Member
    Wearing minimalist shoes strengthens your lower body as well...

    Those(toning shoes) supposedly work by keeping your feet and lower body off kilter, so your body has to work to stabilize itself. Anything that works to keep you unstabilized, sounds like a bad idea to me.

    It's not going to do what a regular training regimen would do.

    And those with a regular training regimen aren't going to see increased benefits for wearing these.

    So anyways, I fail to see their point.
  • k1229
    k1229 Posts: 135
    Wearing minimalist shoes strengthens your lower body as well...

    Those(toning shoes) supposedly work by keeping your feet and lower body off kilter, so your body has to work to stabilize itself. Anything that works to keep you unstabilized, sounds like a bad idea to me.

    It's not going to do what a regular training regimen would do.

    And those with a regular training regimen aren't going to see increased benefits for wearing these.

    So anyways, I fail to see their point.

    I agree with the description, but the point is that you are using extra muscles to stabilise yourself. mainly core, which cant be a bad thing. Absolutely these shoes are not a miracle cure in anyway, but certainly worth the money for them for me anyway. As mentioned already the back of my knees have smoothed out and i find them very comfortable to work out in, but running and jogging is not advisable, however, seated leg press, treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical, cross trainer, rowing machine, general gym machinery is definitely do-able in these shoes. i walk to the shops in them and workout in the garage, and the gym in them. they are so comfy. but hey ho, each to their own eh...
  • bunchesonothing
    bunchesonothing Posts: 1,015 Member
    And this is what I'm talking about, as to why things that cause us to be unstable can be a bad way to try to get toned:

    http://kansascity.injuryboard.com/defective-and-dangerous-products/sketchers-shapeup-shoes-blamed-for-hip-injuries.aspx?googleid=288708

    Again, just get regular workouts. Spend less money.

    As a runner, I take special care of my legs and feet and these shoes are just asking for trouble, biomechanically.

    Don't just read the article I posted. Do research. Also, look at all of the other articles at the bottom of the page.
  • Seanb_us
    Seanb_us Posts: 322 Member
    save your money...

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/720/

    Interesting article!
  • tonialeem
    tonialeem Posts: 42
    They're just shoes,,,I mean lets be honest if it was that easy we wouldn't be on here at all. I got suckers bought a pair and you can feel it a little but in all reality you'd be feeling it if you were just walking.
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