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"  When I received the DVD Catwalk Confidence, a new workout designed for women who wear high heels by podiatrist Emily Splichal, MD, a.k.a. &amp;quot;Dr. Legs,&amp;quot; I imagined myself strapping on some 3-inchers and balancing on the balls of my feet while doing some vigorous exercise moves. So naturally, I laughed at the disclaimer that came on screen warning viewers that this fitness DVD should be done barefoot and absolutely no part of the workout is actually done in heels. Phew! This workout focuses on &amp;quot;stiletto recovery,&amp;quot; where each move is designed as rehabilitation from the pain of wearing high heels for eight hours a day! The DVD is divided into three segments that incorporate balance and strength training, increasing core and lumbar support, and building the muscles around the foot and ankle.    Dr. Splichal begins by teaching viewers proper posture\u2014head held high, shoulders back, pelvic muscles and stomach pulled in and up, and feet parallel\u2014and progresses into a low-impact sequence of moves targeting various muscle groups. My favorite part was the third segment&amp;#039;s feet exercises, because it could basically be done in an office chair! The only equipment you&amp;#039;ll need for this DVD is a resistance band, yoga strap and a light pair of weights.  Try a Catwalk Confidence DVD move now! Heels hurt? Write out each letter of the alphabet in the air with your foot, and focus on the motion to stretch out your muscles from heel to toe.  Get it for $24.95 at catwalkconfidence.com/store.php What do you do to relax your legs and feet after a long day of wearing stilettos? Tell us in comments. -Dana Gottesman "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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