Now.. I can smile really big because now I am the proud owner of Skechers Shape-Ups.

DH bought it for me a day after I blogged about it here and the next day I told him I should get this particular shoes as the ones I had was too old and that my birthday is approaching.

Didn’t know which one actually made him bought it for me but it doesn’t matter because it’s not important anyway so.. here’s my own review with this shoes.

I wanted to buy the Mary Jane type but DH was strongly against it. I had to give in as I believe in his taste.. my own point of view is only because it is easier to wear but DH told me that it’s ugly looking. :S So I got myself this dark blue color.

The best part about wearing these pair of shape ups is the kinetic wedge, it’s an ultra soft foam which absorbs shock while exercising core muscles which has an effect of walking on sands, giving a comfy feeling.

At first few steps, you get a bit wobbly but after a while it gets comfortable and I felt like I am standing tall and straight.

One thing to note, as you walk further, you will feel a tension on the calves area and thighs.

I guess this is the “Shape-Ups” doing its work out. So I give this shoes two (2) thumbs up for being so comfy however, a bit bulky when you look at it from the top but still it’s cute and I love wearing it.

When you buy this pair of Skechers Shape-Ups, it will come together with a DVD and a booklet so make sure you have them when you buy.

Ahhh… no more nightmares.

PS: Sorry for writing in short sentences.. as I find that it is easier to read that way.

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I want Skechers! Now I sounded like my daughter.

Since we bought her two pairs of Skechers recently, she is too picky and only want Sketchers! Ouch on the wallet department (says my hubby).

I have been doing some window shopping online recently (yes there is such thing) and somehow I felt like my daughter has turned me into a Skechers junkie because this pair of Skechers is shouting at me asking me to buy them.. well, let’s just say my birthday is coming soon and that would be a perfect birthday gift!

(Image taken from Skechers.com)

What attracted me most about this type of shoes is the femininity of it. You can wear it for walking or running and still looking sexy and cool at the same time, you can even wear a pair of jeans and a lovely top and still look stunning with this pair. You can wear it anywhere! Furthermore, I love velcro straps! It’s so easy to wear and I love the zapping sound of it! Ha ha! weird.. Oh well

One thing so great about this shoes according to the Skechers website is that it actually designed for maximum shock absorption to protect the body while exercising due to its super soft foam. Wow! Something which I’ve been looking for a long time because I seem to have this pain every time I wear my running shoes (I shall not name the brand name as this is not about comparing shoes site). So i digress so listen to this, the best part is that it is designed to promote weight loss, tone muscles and improve postures. How can you not like shoes with such goodness! Wow wow!

So if you are into walking, running or jogging regime, you might want to give this a try.

If I happen to get hold of this *cough* for my birthday present *cough* I will follow up with a review.

I gotta have this shoes soon or I will get nightmares.

Thinking of getting yourself good elliptical trainer? I have been searching on the web for almost a week now and I think one of the best out there is the Sole E95 elliptical trainer.

If you live in a country where it is not suitable to do outdoor activities, rainy, too hot etc. start looking for elliptical trainer.

Benefits of having an elliptical trainer in the comfort of your home.

#1 Lower Impact Exercise

An elliptical workout offers less impact on the joints than traditional running exercise (say, on a treadmill).

It’s a safe, low impact workout for anyone, regardless of fitness level.

#2 Burn More Calories In Less Time

Unlike cycling, stair-stepping or even walking, an elliptical trainer uses both arms and legs, providing a total body workout in less time.

Plus, elliptical workouts offer what expert call a ‘lower rate of perceived exertion’. This means you actually worked harder than you felt you did.
This can actually add up to more calories burned and more weight lost.

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Elliptical Trainers are simple to use yet still provide weight resistant workouts that help build bone density, fight osteoporosis, and increase metabolism.
If you want to lose more fats, get an elliptical trainer for an effective cardiovascular workouts.

Source: www.ellipticaltrainerreview.com

Don’t you love riding a bike? I do because you get to enjoy the sun, the breeze and it’s fun. When you enjoy doing something, you can do it for hours and without feeling tired you get a good workout, that means you burn calories – lots of em.

But what if the weather doesn’t permit you to do so, well, there is a fun solution to this, introducing – Real Ryder, it is a cool indoor cycling bike which provides more oomph to the user. This bike is not just a normal bike because it could turn, bounces with your body movement and it’s fun (even when it’s used indoor) and i think it’s the coolest indoor cycling bike I’ve ever seen!

Here are the key benefits taken from the RealRyder ABF8 official website:

Take a look at this video below or click here (if you don’t see the video below) to see it in action.

The next time you’re looking for a great exercise equipment and if money is no objection, RealRyder ABF8 is the solution.