i love my fit flops! i bought a pair for myself for mothers' day and i don't want to take it off! they're so comfortable, provides good arch support, and forces my feet to have proper alignment when i walk. plus, i feel my butt getting tighter each step i make, not to mention the back of my thighs and my calves.
here's something i found at youtube:
and here are a list of reasons why millions of other people are now wearing fitflops:
1. FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboardTM technology, to give you a workout while you walk. Developed by Darren James and Dr David Cook at LSBU, the FitFlop's unique safely -tapered midsole places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg.
2. They challenge hard to reach muscles more. FitFlops are engineered with a multi-density midsole that stimulates your muscles more while you're wearing them. In independent University testing, FitFlops have been shown to trigger increase gluteal muscle response, increased hamstring response, increase rectus femoris (thigh) response and increased calf muscle response .
3. Every step you take in your FitFlops helps tone and trim your legs: Studies at Salford University by Dr. Philip Graham-Smith and Richard Jones have shown that the FitFlop midsole extends the amount of time that the slow twitch* muscles are engaged during each step (by approximately 10-12%). So just by wearing a pair of FitFlops you'll get more exercise while doing just exactly what you're normally doing. (*slow twitch muscles produce energy by converting fats into energy aerobically)
4. FitFlops work your bum muscles more. FitFlops have been clinically proven to increase the amount of time that the gluteus maximus muscle is 'activated' during every single step.
5. FitFlops have been shown to have a significant effect on the toning muscles of your thighs: The rectus femoris muscle (one of the large muscles in the group of muscles in your thigh) is activated for a longer period of time while walking in FitFlops than while normally shod or barefoot .
6. Walking in FitFlops is like walking barefoot, but a little bit better. According to a study done at the University of Salford in Manchester, UK, the FitFlop wearer's gait is very similar to that of a barefoot walker, but the added cushion provided by the EVA midsole helps reduce joint strain and absorb shock. In fact, several FitFlop wearers have already reported relief from back pain after a few days of wearing them.
7. FitFlops make it easier to stay in shape. Just throw them on while you're running errands, walking to work, or working around your house. Most first-time FitFlop wearers report feeling their muscles working more, while 'fitter' wearers feedback has been more toward great comfort and cushion. One woman reported feeling like she'd had a 'bum-blasting' workout after a half an hour of FitFlop-shod walking.
since i walk everyday for about an hour, i can't wait to see the results in a few months' time!
the flip flop with the gym built in
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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6 comments:
this is something interesting Pat. Thanks for sharing.. stylish na, fitness encouraging pa... =)
mai - they're really nice! and they're available in different colors and styles. some of them have sequins pa! =)
I tried these on, but my instep is too high. The adjustable strap on Exer-Fit by Earth is just what my feet needed. I love getting a workout while I walk.
what a happy find, pat! saw these in the mall over the weekend. =)
dugay nakay ko na curious ana pat but bisag kapila nako i-try on, wa gyuy angay akong tiil.
bum and thighs ra man sad daw lagi ang iyang i-work on. ok ra ka kay you've lost weight na man.
mims - yes, legs ra iyang target, which i really need because i wasn't blessed with legs like yours. =) but i also love them for their comfort, and the fact that my feet don't hurt no matter how long i've been walking.
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