You've probably seen the ads on TV of an attractive fit woman talking about a new fitness shoe while the camera zooms in on her legs and butt. The somewhat sexy ad is for Reebok's new Easytone Shoes.
As a fitness professional myself I should tell you not to fall for the gimmick too quickly. Although wearing the shoe may create some tone in your legs due to the balance pods on the sole, the reality is, you need to exercise in order to get toned legs. Just walking in the shoes during a normal day won't get you the results you hope for when watching the women in the commercials.
Strength training, cardio workouts, and healthy eating are what make people fit and toned. A shoe, like other fitness gimmicks, only contributes to a small portion of it all. So if you decide to buy the shoes, think about starting an exercise program that includes more than just walking. Then having a firm butt and legs will actually become a reality.
(This article was also posted by me on http://www.examiner.com/x-26225-DC-Group-Exercise-Examiner)
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