Mission: Check out the new Skechers Shape Up Shoes…
Here there!
I hope your new years resolutions are still going strong!
Sometimes our workout plans need a little boost after we have been at it for awhile….
I myself am doing great with my Turbo Boxing Class and the training I am doing for the Triple Crown Race Series but I want faster results!!
messing around before boxing!
I definitely want to trim and tone my legs, butt & thighs so I decided to kick my workout plan up a notch…
…by adding the ridiculously marketed new work out shoes by Skechers, the Shape-Up Shoes.
(I always want to spell it “sketchers”…..does anyone else? anyways…)
I am sure you have seen them everywhere…superbowl commercials, in every magazine and all over the internet… (even an ad over there on my blog!)
So I said, “Hey! Why not?..I’ll try anything, well almost anything:) ”
I was slightly skeptical at first, as a fitness expert I said “get on a treadmill & do some cardio if you want to lose weight…what will a shoe do to help you lose weight?”
BUT..I am curious by nature….
So I ordered them online, (got $10 off whoo whoo)…got them in the mail today…and
As soon as I put them on, I could tell you that I am sold!
I could feel a deep stretch in my calves & butt..and I was engaging major muscle groups just walking around!
They are so soft and I feel like I am walking sand! If only stilettos were this comfy!
MY BIG SECRET: My posture is terrible!!!
…just call me the hunchback of notre dame…
(i blame it on my huge gravitational problem most women call breasts…gah! they cause so much pain to my lower back and shoulders….and now you know more about me than you should… 
..moving on…)
As soon as I put them on —-no hype— I seriously had all the pain go away in my lower back! There was less pressure on my knees and I was standing straight! I am stoked to see what else they can do!
The only negative thing, that I am already insecure of, is my big ol’feet!
I feel like Ronald Mc Donald most days.
They may make my size 9.5 feet look a lot bigger than they already are…
but I don’t care if it makes my back feel better and help my posture than I am ready to see what they can do!!
I will blog about them and let you know what kind of results I’m getting.
Since they are not to be used for high impact I will not be running in them, using them in bootcamp or kickboxing.
I will definitely be using them during my Turbo Boxing Class and the days I crosstrain and lift– I will keep you updated just in case you wanted the scoop about these shoes, too!!
If these shoes gets rid of my butt and cankles….yes I said cankles… than I will start a Cankle & Skecher Foundation or something….or at least a support group…ha!
Enjoy my shoe research and I hope this helps you and lights up your day!
Love&Hugs
-Melissa
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ahhhhhhh great blog my dear…. hope you will like them.!!!!
Hey this blog is great. I’m looking forward to reading more.
Keep posting I wanna know too, before I spend 100+ on them
No problem! I will! Why are you looking into them? To help with your workouts, wear at work???
Yes, that is correct with your conclusion. I am going to do some research and post it here for clarity. Stay tuned and I’ll be back with the info. I made sure to bookmark the site so I’ll be able to find my way back. LOL Also, if any of you women need <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/best-ab-exercises-for-women" lower ab exercises don’t hesitate to begin immediately.
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It looks like you have attracted a fairly sizeable following now. I’m pleased for you!
Aerobics is so hard there are so many videos and products. I would like to find something more fun to do to stay in shape. I used to play hockey all the time years ago and with out realizing it it kept me in shape.
I am brand-new to blogging and actually loved your blog. I am going to bookmark your website and keep checking you out. Thanks for sharing your blog.
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Hey Melissa,
I have been wearing shapeups for almost 4 weeks and I love them. Working as a massage therapist, my low back was hurting and I needed comfort. My legs are looking leaner and feet, legs and back are not in pain. I will start exercising in them starting tomorrow. I hope they work me double time.
Best wishes,
Anita
Anita that is so awesome! Wait to you see all the new styles coming out
not only are they super functional but they are very stylish too !!
Thanks for an honest and truthful post, the like of which is surprisingly rare and all the more valuable for it. Regards, John.
Hi, I think the Skecher shape ups are very good; I can feel the benefit in my calves, thighs and buns and my overall fitness has improved I can walk a lot further without getting sore feet.
Just a brief good day and to thank you for posting your thoughts in this article. I ended up on your blog after searching fitness related stuff on Yahoo… guess I kind of lost my focus! Anyhow I shall be back again in the near future to look at your blogposts down the road. All the best!
UPDATE!! I am now running again… and running in the new Skechers Resistance Runners http://jointheresistance.com and I am down another 16 pounds wooot wooot!!