You can walk your way to a better body, and by wearing a pair of toning shoes you will get there a whole lot faster, but if you really want to get there fast, don't be tempted to break into a run. Whilst toning shoes will help you to get the extra burn whilst walking, they are not stable enough for running, and the same instabilities which get your muscles working harder, can make your footing a little too unpredictable.

Skechers Shape Ups have been a huge success since their release, helping men and women to get more from exercise, by turning simple walking into more of a full body workout. The shoes specifically target the lower body to increase muscle activation in the calves, hamstrings, and buttocks whilst correcting the posture and easing the pressures on the joints. They can add up to 30% more muscle activation whilst improving blood circulation, easing the stresses on the joints and correcting the posture to a much healthier walking gait.

New Balance True Balance toning shoes were launched in the USA this month, and offer women the chance of toning and weight loss, with a design which is cool, stylish and fashionable in its own right. The shoes are quite different to other toning shoes on the market, yet are very similar to the highly popular New Balance running shoes, and that is no coincidence.