Stiletto Workout?

jadedone
jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
edited December 16 in Fitness and Exercise
I was watching the new show on VH1 called, "Styled by June" and in the episode with Trina, they did a "stiletto workout."

It looked so hard. They were doing squats, lunges and all kinds of stuff in 5 inch heels. Wow! I bet it was a serious workout. Has anyone tried it?
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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    It's even harder in a G-String and using a pole. . . .
  • lgladybug
    lgladybug Posts: 68 Member
    I saw that episode last night and it did look challenging. I saw one of my friends on MFP doing squats in stiletto's and she looks great. I'd like to try it.
  • mama2shi
    mama2shi Posts: 300 Member
    I couldn't WALK in 5" heels let alone exercise in them! Pretty sure it would end with me limping home lol
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Ridiculous idea designed for ratings. High heels pitch your body forward and out of natural alignment. Squats in heels?

    Hard? yes. and stupid too.

    Just because people do things, does not mean it's a good idea.

    EDIT: recommended footwear for squats: FLAT, non-cushioned footwear; Vibrams 5-fingers are popular, as are Chuck Taylors. hmmmmm.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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  • kpittman0612
    kpittman0612 Posts: 84
    Wow! Baby got back!!!
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
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    holy crap, that's a huge *kitten*. sorta jealous, i don't have one.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    dang i can't even walk in heels. i couldn't imagine actually working out in them.
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Is that Ice-Ts girlfriend.

    I dunno, if you do normal squats and put 10 pound plates under your heels it supposed to do something or other...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    EDIT: recommended footwear for squats: FLAT, non-cushioned footwear; Vibrams 5-fingers are popular, as are Chuck Taylors. hmmmmm.

    Would these Chucks be ok? :wink: :laugh:
    converse-high-heel.jpg
  • Kimmie226
    Kimmie226 Posts: 1
    That looked really hard!! I probably would fall flat on my face!
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    sounds like an invitation to disaster to me.
  • ForeverIrish
    ForeverIrish Posts: 227 Member
    I agree--it does look like something that might result in disaster, or a visit from paramedics.

    I think I saw once that Mariah Carey works out in stilettos. I think I'll pass on doing this!
  • kristi_asco
    kristi_asco Posts: 183
    i'll pass. i would definitely be the one to break both of my ankles pulling a stunt like this! lol
  • Rayjewls
    Rayjewls Posts: 96 Member
    Actually it puts less pressure on your knees. On youtube look up darness123 he's a trainer in ny. He does lots of different things...
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Actually it puts less pressure on your knees. On youtube look up darness123 he's a trainer in ny. He does lots of different things...

    If he's working out in stilettos in NY, that's a whole nuther thread.
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    I have a burlesque workout DVD, and half of them wear heels... Guess they would add to my confidence :tongue: but i am a danger to myself no matter what kind of shoes I am wearing...
  • AussieMisfit
    AussieMisfit Posts: 78 Member
    Dr Google tells me raised heels cause greater reliance of the glutes and quads. I'd feel like a freak turning up to the gym in a pair of heels, but putting a weight under the heel seems like a it could be a good idea. I never seem to end up with sore butt cheeks and that's definitely the area I'm most keen to lift.
  • Pink_turnip
    Pink_turnip Posts: 280 Member
    for my pole class, we have the option to wear heels if we want. It makes it sooo much harder, and you can definitely feel the muscles in your legs a lot faster.
  • LiviLou2011
    LiviLou2011 Posts: 437 Member
    Is that Ice-Ts girlfriend.

    I dunno, if you do normal squats and put 10 pound plates under your heels it supposed to do something or other...

    Yes it is coco or however she spells it
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
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    that's one huge bootie!!!! and the front to match! I don't envy her one bit! and doing that in heels is stupid and not safe!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Is that Ice-Ts girlfriend.

    I dunno, if you do normal squats and put 10 pound plates under your heels it supposed to do something or other...

    Yes it is coco or however she spells it

    She absolutely fits my stereotype of what a former stripper would look like.
  • bibi6984
    bibi6984 Posts: 17 Member
    well i used to dance in heels and found myself to be a lot more toned than when i did leg exercises at the gym, and heaps more fun...

    on the flipside, i'd be worried about the strain it puts on your back, as more and more reports coming out that wearing heels is bad for the back... hmmmmm
  • mamitosami
    mamitosami Posts: 531 Member
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    I can't get my eyes off that *kitten*!! It's like a car accident. Fascinating, but wrong to stare...
  • Quel1970
    Quel1970 Posts: 91 Member
    LOl- this made me laugh! I would NEVER wear heels while lifting, nor would I think it would be safe. HOWEVER, being only 5'2" I wear some HIGH heels.

    When I started wearing them (20+ yrs ago), I was skeered.... so I wore them around the house - cleaning or whatever, to get comfortable. My booty and thighs were incredibly sore until I got used to them.

    Kind of a work out all by themselves! :)
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Is that Ice-Ts girlfriend.

    I dunno, if you do normal squats and put 10 pound plates under your heels it supposed to do something or other...

    please don't do that until you are very experienced and very strong.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,035 Member
    It's even harder in a G-String and using a pole. . . .
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


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  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Actually it puts less pressure on your knees. On youtube look up darness123 he's a trainer in ny. He does lots of different things...


    hahahahaha. no it does not. sometimes trainers are dumb.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,035 Member
    Actually it puts less pressure on your knees. On youtube look up darness123 he's a trainer in ny. He does lots of different things...
    hahahahaha. no it does not. sometimes trainers are dumb.
    Lol, agreed. I've seen trainers put people on stabilty balls and squat.....................with a barbell.

    stability-ball-barbell-squat.jpg


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  • FlynnMacCallister
    FlynnMacCallister Posts: 172 Member
    That would be SO bad for your hamstrings!
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