Get in Shape Without Setting Foot in a Gym.

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Get in Shape Without Setting Foot in a Gym.

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• Promote weight loss
• Strengthen the back
• Firm calf and
buttock muscles
• Reduce cellulite and
tone your thighs
• Increase cardiovascular
health
• Improve posture
• Reduce stress on knee
and ankle joints
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3 Reasons You need
1. Stronger You
Shape Ups TM are designed to help you tone your muscles – from your
back and abdomen to your buttocks and calves.
2. Healthier You
Shape Ups will help you lose weight and improve your circulation,
creating a healthier you!
3. Easy Exercise Routine
It’s easy to shape up with Shape Ups. Wear your Shape Ups everywhere
and anywhere you walk (or stand), and your body will feel the benefits.
3 Reasons You WanT
1. In Style
Look good while getting fit. There’s no reason to ruin your outfit with
unattractive footwear that’s a fashion don’t! In your Shape Ups, your style
will still be right on as you power through your everyday life.
2. Portable Power
Shape Ups are the ideal fitness equipment for the on-the-go, busy
lifestyle. Wear them to and from the office, pack them in your suitcase,
or keep them in your car for shopping trips. They are portable power in a
small package.
3. Brand You Trust
There’s a lot to be said about familiarity and credibility. When buying
SKECHERS, you know you are getting style and quality at a reasonable
price. We’re a company you’ve trusted for more than 15 years.
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FiTness
FooTWeaR
Shape Ups TM from SKECHERS are
designed to get you fit while you walk,
work, shop, and more. Shape Ups have
as much a place in your life as your
boots, sandals, and dress casuals.
Shape Ups from SKECHERS retrain
your muscles, helping you walk with a
positive impact. Used properly, Shape
Ups change the way you approach your
daily activities. Used regularly, Shape
Ups will enhance the way you feel
and look.
With Shape Ups, muscles get toned,
calories are burned and your posture
improves. Lace up your new Shape Ups
and get in shape without setting foot in
the gym.
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design TechnologY:
The diFFeRence is inside
Shoes are designed for many
purposes – from protection on the
job to performance on the track
or court to special occasions and
everyday lifestyle.
While SKECHERS is a global leader
in the lifestyle footwear industry, we
also believe in keeping in shape…
and giving you the tools to do so.
We believe Shape Ups TM are the
answer to keeping fit in a busy
lifestyle – a fitness shoe that fits
your lifestyle and improves your life
by walking and standing.
The design technology
behind Shape Ups change
the way you walk. As we
move through our lives, we typically
walk on hard surfaces, which
places stress on our knee joints and
lower back. People who are required
to stand for their jobs feel the impact
on their bodies the most, and don’t
gain the benefits that come with all
that activity.
Our goal with Shape Ups
is to simulate walking on
soft ground. We have turned
hard surfaces into comfortable
ground through revolutionary
technology designed into the
framework of the shoe. The core of
this technology is in the dynamic
rolling bottom, the soft foam insert
under the heel, and the dual-density
midsole. These three elements
work together to give you the feeling
of walking on sand or luxurious
pile carpet – regardless of the
actual surface.
Walking on softer, uneven surfaces
forces you to engage muscles not
normally used when walking on
hard ground. Not only does this
strengthen your muscles, but it also
increases blood flow and reduces
the impact on your joints and
lower back.
WhaT’s inside
• Upper: Superior quality, wellpadded
uppers of durable leather
and breathable mesh designed to
provide needed support and
supreme comfort.
• Sockliner: Soft EVA insole
designed to protect the foot.
• Midsole: Firm polyurethane
frame designed to support and
stabilize the foot.
• Kinetic Wedge: Super
soft foam designed for maximum
shock absorption to protect the
body while exercising core muscles.
• Outsole: Long-lasting rubber
outsole designed to contribute to
biomechanical motion vital to a
natural walking state by propelling
the wearer into their next step.
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Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk,
Shape Ups TM feature a unique soft kinetic wedge insert and
dynamic rolling bottom to simulate walking barefoot on a
giving surface that gives such as sand. With the comfort of
Shape Ups, you will feel your heel sink to the ground as you step,
roll forward as your weight shifts to its center, and push off with
your toes. This movement will result in stronger leg, buttock, back
and abdominal muscles as you stabilize your steps.
BaReFooT siMulaTion
on soFT gRound
Heel sinks
comfortably into the soft
ground as you step
: hoW iT WoRks
Naturally roll forward as your weight shifts
to the center and your balance is centered
Easily push off with
your toe pads
Due to this unconventional manner of walking, we suggest
you moderate your walking routine in Shape Ups for the first
week or two (25 to 45 minutes per day), depending on your
level of fitness. As you continue to wear your Shape Ups, your
body will adjust to this new method of walking. You will find it
easy and comfortable while still enjoying the strengthening and
cardiovascular benefits.
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The ResulTs oF
Straight and Tall:
With proper use of Shape Ups TM ,
your body will appear taller as your
posture improves.
Lean and Long-Lasting:
Continuous use of Shape Ups will
help burn calories, fight cellulite, and
improve cardiovascular health, which
should result in a leaner you with
improved stamina and metabolism.
Tone and Muscle:
Consistent use of Shape Ups may
result soreness during the first few
weeks of use. This is natural – and
even expected – in your legs and
buttocks. As your muscles strengthen,
the aches should subside.
change YouR liFe
BY Walking in
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Walking is a form of endurance
exercise – which means it
strengthens your heart, helps your
lungs work more efficiently, and
increases your stamina. Also a
weight-bearing exercise, it helps
strengthen your bones and muscles,
and maintain joint flexibility.
Shape Ups TM are designed to
enhance the benefits of walking by
stimulating muscles not utilized
with standard walking shoes. They
also reduce the impact on joints by
providing a more natural, forgiving
walking surface. Walking on a soft
surface may seem awkward at first,
but your body will compensate
by activating muscles in your
legs, buttocks, back and stomach
to center your body, resulting in
improved coordination and posture,
stronger muscles, and increased
blood flow.
Shape Ups will have a positive
impact on you physically. Regular
use of Shape Ups help you sleep
better and can play an important role
in combating stress. It’s as easy as
walking in Shape Ups.
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geT in shape WiThouT
seTTing FooT in a gYM
Shape up while you stand:
Conventional footwear does not provide
proper support or aid in correct posture
for long periods of standing. With Shape
Ups TM , the simulation of soft ground will
ease the stress on your joints, promote
correct posture and strengthen your leg,
buttock, back and abdominal muscles as
you naturally work to keep your center
of balance.
To properly stand in your Shape Ups,
stand upright and find your center of
balance with your feet parallel and hip
distance apart. To promote circulation,
follow one or more of the exercises
detailed on page 15 of this booklet.
Shape up while you walk TM :
To walk correctly with Shape Ups, step
forward with the middle section of your
heel hitting the ground first. This should
give you the feeling of walking on soft
ground. Roll forward onto the ball of your
foot and then the flat part of your toes.
Your stance should not be wide as you
walk. Your front foot should still be under
your body, giving you a natural and
comfortable step. This rhythmic and easy
gait will help you maintain your balance.
As you walk in Shape Ups TM ,
be aware of the position of your
shoes and ankles. Your ankles
should not roll or bend inward
or outward, but remain parallel.
The position of your back and
neck should also be straight.
Do not look down; look ahead
to where you are going. This
will keep your posture straight,
resulting in a tightening of your
back and stomach muscles,
and the lengthening of your
body into a leaner line.
Exaggerated movements are
part of some walking routines
(such as knee raises), but with
Shape Ups, your movements
should be fluid and smooth.
While a natural pace is best for
everyday walking, we suggest
you switch up your gait –
slowing down to focus on your
steps, or kicking it up a notch to
get your blood flowing.
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geTTing sTaRTed:
sTep-BY-sTep guide geT in The RouTine
Shape Ups TM are not like
other athletic shoes. This
is a new way to walk and
exercise.
• As with any new
exercise, start with
moderation. We
recommend 25 to 45
minutes (based on your
strength and existing
exercise plan) on your first
two days.
Increase your walking time
in Shape Ups in 5 – to
10 – minute increments,
depending on your comfort
level and strength.
Correct Walking Method
Caption A
To achieve maximum potential in your
Shape Ups, follow this step-by-step guide.
• Find your center of balance. Shape Ups
have a dynamic rolling bottom and a kinetic
wedge heel insert, both of which will make
you feel unstable at first. Place your feet hip
distance apart, stand straight with a firm
back and your shoulders back. Imagine a
wire through your body to the center of
your feet.
• Heel, roll and toe push. Step in the
middle of the soft foam heel, roll forward,
and push off with your toes. (see caption A)
• Maintain your focus with a straight back
and posture, looking ahead at what’s to
come, not where you have stepped.
• Keep your center of balance with a
straight back, shoulders rolled open and
knees strong, but not locked. If you feel
your feet rolling in to the point where your
knees are ready to knock, shift your weight
to the outside edges of your Shape Ups to
maintain your balance.
Warming up and cooling down are important parts of your exercise
routine, and should begin and end every session.
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1. Kick Back: Stand upright and place feet
parallel and hip distance apart, balance
centered. Roll your weight onto the back of the
soft foam heel – hold for a count of five and
then back to the center. Do not lock knees or
tip backward. Stretches calf and hamstrings.
Repeat 5 to 10 times.
2. Rock and Roll: Stand upright and place
feet parallel and hip distance apart, balance
centered. Roll your weight forward so you are
balancing on the underside of your toes – hold
for a count of two, then slowly rock back to
the soft heel – hold for a count of two, and
then back to your center of balance. Do not
lock knees or tip backward. Stretches calf and
hamstrings, warms up Achilles and ankles.
Repeat 5 to 10 times.
3. Roll and Rock and Roll: Follow the Rock and
Roll stretch, but alternate feet so one is rolling
to the toes and one is rocking back. Repeat 5
to 6 times.
4. The Lean: Place your hands on a wall,
parallel and slightly above your head. With one
leg in front of the other and your arms forward,
press with your palms as if you were leaning on
the wall. Keep your back leg straight and your
front foot on the floor, then bend the front leg
and lean forward by moving your hips toward
the wall. Hold for a count of five, then repeat
on the other side. Stretches calf and Achilles.
Repeat 5 to 6 times.
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