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Cellulite burning sneakers?
OK I have now heard EVERYTHING!
FWIW one of my co-workers , granted 20 years younger, bought a pair. We measured her today and I'm giving her 6 weeks to PROVE these work. If they do I am investing in a pair of $150 sneakers.
Cellulite Busters To The Rescue, How Much Are You Willing To Pay? - CBS News
The dreaded cottage cheese thighs are not just a curse for heavy women - some of the thinnest models on the runway have cellulite. And on her Hib Report, contributor Laurie Hibberd learned that some women would try just about anything to get rid of it.
When most of us hit the streets in search of a new pair of shoes, MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) sneakers aren't usually what we have in mind. They may not be the most fashion-forward shoes you've ever seen, but they do serve a purpose.
Originally designed to improve posture, they've become known as the "anti-cellulite sneakers."
And while these babies don't come cheap, at more than $200 a pair, devoted wearers swear they've noticed a difference in their dimples.
Bob Schwartz, owner of Eneslow shoes, thinks he knows why.
He says, “The idea of walking more efficiently, walking faster, walking longer is going to make all of your muscles stronger. And when your muscles are stronger you're going to have less cellulite."
They aren't the greatest looking shoes - that’s for sure. But the hype was so big Hibberd just had to try a pair. And though she doesn't know if they've helped with her cellulite, after a day of walking in them, she felt like she had had a workout.
If bionic footwear isn't your thing, a trip to Miss Sixty can net you a piece from the anti-cellulite clothing collection. Jeans, pants and skirts are treated with cellulite-fighting ingredients. The claim is that some good friction between your legs and the fabric will reduce the appearance of cellulite. But medical experts say a lot of the new products are unproven.
Dermatologic surgeon Dr. Paul Frank says, "Unfortunately, the only support for their authenticity is from the companies who actually make it. There is no data to date about whether any of the chemicals embedded in the fibers are actually going to do anything.”
That leaves out the anti-cellulite shorts and pantyhose, too. So what about all the miracle creams?
Dr. Frank says, "Its very difficult for a cream to penetrate deep enough into the tissue to get rid of it."
Asked what works, he says, "No. 1, good diet and exercise routines, that’s obvious, a lifestyle change. Deep tissue massage either in a salon or through more aggressive techniques like endermologie."
Ender-what?
Dr. Jame' Heskett of Wellpath explains, “Endermologie is a mechanical massage that helps to modify the structure of the skin to a degree that it lays flatter and doesn't have the bumpy appearance of cellulite.”
It was developed in France for physical therapy, but clients soon saw a smoothing of their skin. It's available throughout this country, but like most of the other cellulite busters, it doesn't come cheap. Be prepared to shell out upwards of $100 a pop to preserve your vanity.”
The reason it is so expensive, Dr. Heskett says, is because “a lot of things as we get older to maintain our youthful appearance are expensive. I think it is a matter of what your priorities are. It’s about walking out the door and feeling better or the best you can about yourself and if that’s a priority to you, then it’s something you will invest in."
And there are plenty of procedures to invest in. The Quadruple Thighpass is one of the ways that Bliss Spa offers to help women with wiggly thighs. If you're looking for something a little more aggressive, there is mesotherapy, where chemicals injected directly into your fat supposedly melt it away.
No matter what weapon you choose, count on the battle for a cellulite solution to rage on.
Nobody claims to actually get rid of cellulite; they only claim to reduce the appearance of cellulite. And whatever method you decide to try, you have to commit to it and maintain it.
FWIW one of my co-workers , granted 20 years younger, bought a pair. We measured her today and I'm giving her 6 weeks to PROVE these work. If they do I am investing in a pair of $150 sneakers.
Cellulite Busters To The Rescue, How Much Are You Willing To Pay? - CBS News
The dreaded cottage cheese thighs are not just a curse for heavy women - some of the thinnest models on the runway have cellulite. And on her Hib Report, contributor Laurie Hibberd learned that some women would try just about anything to get rid of it.
When most of us hit the streets in search of a new pair of shoes, MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) sneakers aren't usually what we have in mind. They may not be the most fashion-forward shoes you've ever seen, but they do serve a purpose.
Originally designed to improve posture, they've become known as the "anti-cellulite sneakers."
And while these babies don't come cheap, at more than $200 a pair, devoted wearers swear they've noticed a difference in their dimples.
Bob Schwartz, owner of Eneslow shoes, thinks he knows why.
He says, “The idea of walking more efficiently, walking faster, walking longer is going to make all of your muscles stronger. And when your muscles are stronger you're going to have less cellulite."
They aren't the greatest looking shoes - that’s for sure. But the hype was so big Hibberd just had to try a pair. And though she doesn't know if they've helped with her cellulite, after a day of walking in them, she felt like she had had a workout.
If bionic footwear isn't your thing, a trip to Miss Sixty can net you a piece from the anti-cellulite clothing collection. Jeans, pants and skirts are treated with cellulite-fighting ingredients. The claim is that some good friction between your legs and the fabric will reduce the appearance of cellulite. But medical experts say a lot of the new products are unproven.
Dermatologic surgeon Dr. Paul Frank says, "Unfortunately, the only support for their authenticity is from the companies who actually make it. There is no data to date about whether any of the chemicals embedded in the fibers are actually going to do anything.”
That leaves out the anti-cellulite shorts and pantyhose, too. So what about all the miracle creams?
Dr. Frank says, "Its very difficult for a cream to penetrate deep enough into the tissue to get rid of it."
Asked what works, he says, "No. 1, good diet and exercise routines, that’s obvious, a lifestyle change. Deep tissue massage either in a salon or through more aggressive techniques like endermologie."
Ender-what?
Dr. Jame' Heskett of Wellpath explains, “Endermologie is a mechanical massage that helps to modify the structure of the skin to a degree that it lays flatter and doesn't have the bumpy appearance of cellulite.”
It was developed in France for physical therapy, but clients soon saw a smoothing of their skin. It's available throughout this country, but like most of the other cellulite busters, it doesn't come cheap. Be prepared to shell out upwards of $100 a pop to preserve your vanity.”
The reason it is so expensive, Dr. Heskett says, is because “a lot of things as we get older to maintain our youthful appearance are expensive. I think it is a matter of what your priorities are. It’s about walking out the door and feeling better or the best you can about yourself and if that’s a priority to you, then it’s something you will invest in."
And there are plenty of procedures to invest in. The Quadruple Thighpass is one of the ways that Bliss Spa offers to help women with wiggly thighs. If you're looking for something a little more aggressive, there is mesotherapy, where chemicals injected directly into your fat supposedly melt it away.
No matter what weapon you choose, count on the battle for a cellulite solution to rage on.
Nobody claims to actually get rid of cellulite; they only claim to reduce the appearance of cellulite. And whatever method you decide to try, you have to commit to it and maintain it.
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