I have been asked this question several times, "do toning sneakers work?"
At this point the data are not supportive of toning shoes having the effects of burning more calories or toning large muscle groups. So basically, no, the shoes don't really work. I think this article is a great summary of the research that has been conducted on toning shoes, including a recent study:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/can-shoes-really-tone-the-body/?ref=health
My favorite quote from this article is from Dr. John Mercer of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Mercer says, "Humans are quite lazy, from a physiological standpoint. Our bodies will try to do the least work possible in any situation." Bascially what he is saying is that even when the toning shoes change our walking mechanics, we adapt quickly and figure out how to walk in the rounded-bottom shoes more efficiently. However, Dr. Mercer does point out that if a person enjoys the way that the shoes feel, she may be more inclined to exercise - and that is a good thing.
Showing posts with label successful weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label successful weight loss. Show all posts
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
The Holy Grail: What is the Secret to Successful Weight Loss/Management?
People ask me nearly everyday how to lose weight. Although there are many answers to that question, I always remind those who ask me that the real key is not just how to lose weight but how to successfully maintain a healthy weight over the long term.We continue to learn new and interesting things about weight loss, human metabolism, the importance of exercise but still the majority of Americans are overweight.
Have you heard of the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR)? It is a fascinating prospective investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance. Some key findings about the people in the NWCR who have successfully lost weight:
- 78% eat breakfast every day
- 75% weigh themselves at least once per week
- 62% watch less than 10 hours of television per week
- 90% exercise 1 hour per day, on average
Want to know more about the NWCR? Check it out: http://www.nwcr.ws/default.htm
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