December 09, 2009

So predictable

I am. I know it.

I read the Times article A FIrm Body, With No Workout Required  and, of course, immediately had to write something. That something is, you have got to be kidding!

So, the concept is that the shoe is designed to be instable (and, here I thought the word was unstable) but no matter...If you wish to remain upright and moving in a forward motion, you will have to tighten your gluts, flex your hamstrings, and use your calves so as to not fall flat on your possibly, if not probably, reconstructed face. And it's not for running, hopping, skipping, jumping...only walking.

Reebok made the claim of its effectiveness after testing this on 5 women. Like one more than 4.  No comment.

An exercise psychologist was asked her opinion about this latest phenomenon. "It will probably result in even more walking......." That's because, I surmise, having been foolish enough to buy the shoes, one would have to justify using them, which then "the implicit and explicit virtues endemic to exercise" kick in.

What will they think of next?

Buy a dog.

It has been correlated that people who have recently purchased a dog have shed weight and toned up. This, of course, only works if you buy a really "pull you down the street kinda big dog", not one of those little yappy things. Put on your "Not Your Daughter's Jeans" and you have now effectively shaped and toned your body into submission. 

Clearly, healthy diet and an exercise program are simply passe. Delusional and foolish. I think I'll try that plan.


Comments

those shoes are so expensive too!!!! I think I will stick to my gym program that cost about the same per year... :-P

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