I have been to many gyms in my lifetime, and the one thing that never fails to astonish me is the lack of attention or education that gym members get when it comes to proper technique. In my mind, if the people running the organization do not make it a priority to teach their clients how to use the equipment properly, then the client should demand their money back and never return to that place"ever"again. The risks that can occur in an untrained or unsupervised person are high and the result could do you more "harm" than "good".

A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise, the nonprofit body that certifies fitness professional, finds that Skechers, MBT, and Reebok have the same impact on heart rate, VO2 Max, and calories burned as regular running shoes. What do they recommend to instead to "Rev Up Your Walking Workout"? Basically carrying extra weight. Read below:

" NGR (No Gym Required) Shoes Price: $160

The idea here is simple: Extra weight equals a tougher workout. Equipped with removable 1.5- to 2-pound midsoles, NGRs burn up to 50 percent more calories than a normal shoe.

Pros: Sleeker look, additional fitness videos on the NGR website

Cons: Heavy to transport, can’t wear (when weighted) during all activities (e.g. driving)

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