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FIVE ESSENTIAL STEPS TO CHOOSING TONING FOOTWEAR
American Podiatric Medical Association Offers Toning Shoe Tips and Foot-Friendly Products
Bethesda, MD - Shoes that feature "rocker bottoms" and "pods" have become the latest footwear craze -- a new way to get in shape simply by walking or running. Toning footwear, which claims to promote muscle toning using micro-instability, can be found in a variety of brands and designs. While many may be ready to lace up the first pair they find, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reminds consumers to be mindful of the footwear products they purchase and to wear them safely.
"It's important for people to realize that so-called 'toning' or 'fitness' footwear is not a cure-all that will tone the entire body," said APMA President Dr. Kathleen Stone. "Toning shoes should be utilized similar to any other piece of athletic training equipment. This type of footwear should be viewed as an addition to an exercise program, to strengthen and tone certain targeted muscle groups."
To read the rest of this release, including the five steps for choosing toning footwear, visit www.apma.org/toningfootweartips.