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" I love the concept of working out without, well, working out, don&amp;#x27;t you? So when I heard about the Smartslip, a slip that helps tone your legs, thighs, glutes and hips by providing built-in resistance training, I was pretty intrigued. But did it really work? **** Who doesn&amp;#x27;t love the concept of effortlessly (or at least, mindlessly) toning up? I&amp;#x27;ll admit, it appealed to me, but I was skeptical: Could an undergarment really help sculpt your bod? I decided to give the Smartslip a try to see for myself, and when I slipped it on, it didn&amp;#x27;t appear to be much different from the body shapers I&amp;#x27;ve worn in the past. It was tight, made of spandex-like fabric and black. But when I started walking around, I could feel the difference. There was a subtle tug--resistance--every time I took a step. I kept it on for about an hour, and toward the end, it did feel like I&amp;#x27;d activated my muscles a bit. I wouldn&amp;#x27;t call it a workout, or anything close to that, but my muscles--especially my thighs--did feel engaged. My concerns: I think this could start to feel uncomfortable after several hours, and I&amp;#x27;m a big fan of feeling comfortable--not restricted--in my clothes. I also wonder if the &amp;quot;stretch&amp;quot; would wear down over time, negating the resistance effect. Bottom line: The Smartslip does not replace exercise or any kind of real resistance training. But, it might help a little, and it&amp;#x27;s kind of fun to think you are working on toning your butt while you&amp;#x27;re fetching coffee for your boss. Would you you try this? More from Vitamin G: *Would you try a fitness boot camp? I&amp;#x27;m starting mine next week! *Do you wear short-shorts at the gym? *Would you ever try doga? (That&amp;#x27;s yoga with your dog.) Photo: Banglz.com"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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