2026 Volume 41 Issue 2 Pages 47-51
[Purpose] The effects of using functional insoles with a structure supporting the cuboid bone in the sole on body weight and body composition were evaluated in healthy adults. [Participants and Methods] Thirty-six healthy adults used functional insoles for 12 weeks. The primary outcomes measured were body weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, and body fat mass. Secondary outcomes measured were leg muscle mass, waist circumference, and hip circumference. [Results] Twelve weeks of functional insole use resulted in statistically significant reductions in all primary endpoints (body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and body fat mass). Among secondary endpoints, a significant increase in lower limb muscle mass was observed, along with significant reductions in other parameters. [Conclusion] The functional insoles evaluated in this study reduced body weight and body fat and had a morphological improvement effect on healthy adults.
