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Reebok–remember that brand?–recently came out with its new EasyTone sneakers. These women’s shoes are built to tone and firm your bottom while you walk. WalletPop has a good analysis of what’s behind the butt-firming EasyTone:
These sneakers apparently build your body 12 different ways,Gucci Men Sneakers High Line Black/Grey 016, just like Wonderbread. Reebok claims these sneakers provide 28 percent more gluteus maximus muscle activation,loafers gucci, and 11% more calf and hamstring activation.
Reebok’s site explains that “DMX technology” and “balance pods” are the key. “Air travels between the forefoot and heel pod,gucci boots, creating super soft cushioning. The moving air creates a natural instability and forces your muscles to adapt to the air volume within the pods.”
Okay,Gucci Men Sneakers Low Line White 076, here’s what I think they’re saying: The reason these sneakers give you a better workout is because they throw you off-balance and make it more difficult to walk in them.
Unlike traditional athletic shoes that are built to be stable,gucci loafers, rocker-sole shoes are deliberately unstable. The effect,Gucci Men Loafers Black 002, companies that make the shoes say,high top shoes for men, is similar to using a wobble board or balance board in a gym. To stand or walk in these shoes,gucci purses, you must engage more muscles than you do using regular shoes,women gucci loafers, the companies say. Manufacturers recommend you wear them during your normal activities,Gucci Men Sneakers Low Line Gery/White 050, starting with short periods until you get used to them.
Reebok commissioned a study from the University of Delaware,mens designer wallets, which tested five women on a treadmill with electronic sensors on their muscles. Electrical activity in the butt muscles—representing muscle movement—was 28% greater for the EasyTone shoes than for a typical Reebok walking shoe used as a control. Electrical activity was 11% greater for the hamstring and calf muscles while wearing the EasyTones.