Originally Posted by sven torvald

Yes - I find that wearing 6 in pumps causes calf muscle cramps. I read here that practice eases the pain as it strengthens the muscles. I wonder if such practice will help Senior Citizens who have trouble maintaining their balance while standing still. sven

Originally Posted by Dragster

You'll all be pleased to know that the calf muscle "stiffness" eventually disappeared, but it took until Sunday morning before got up out of bed without feeling it. The last time muscle stiffmess lasted so long was with my biceps, after a punishing session in the gym with a trainer.
Will I do it again? Of course I will, whenever the opportunity presents itself! It doesn't come very often now, with both of us retired, so a guryl's got to make the most of every chance she gets. Hasn't she???

T

Originally Posted by Guy N. Heels

(Please see my post in orange above.) Remember, heels are not playthings! A great deal of one's anatomy is employed in wearing them properly. The proper preconditioning does not happen just the moment you put on the shoes.

Moreover, to deliberately jeaporadize one's health for high heels makes about as much sense as a screen door on a submarine! Especially when one can do the preconditioning exercises in just 15 minutes a day while wearing clothing of your choice (including pajamas, if you wish). I would either wait until the SO ran out to the store for something, or else make it a point to get home about 20 minutes before she does and do them then.