MBT Shoes. One of the Nicest Ways to Get Fit.

Having spent most of my life in Africa I was intrigued to hear about MBT shoes, otherwise known as Masai Barefoot Technology.

MBT shoes are most definitely not a fashion statement and look a bit odd. Invented in 1997 by Swiss Engineer Karl Mueller, Mbt's are considered a highly performing fitness aid. MBT's are designed to be flexible, comfortable and breathable and their uniquely designed sole, very similar to the 'tyre shoes' often worn by East African Tribal people, are said to simulate walking around barefoot in the sand. MBT shoes are slightly weighted and distribute pressure evenly across the entire foot area and as your body reacts to the weight and instability of the mbt shoe's sole design, muscles, often those neglected, are forced to work to correct this instability.

Could there then be a better way to get fit when the only fitness aid you need is a pair of MBT shoes? MBT shoes can have a positive effect on the entire body and MBT shoes are said to provide both training and massage effects on the body. Here's why:

- All you need to do is walk. Walking is probably one of the most popular, simplest, cheapest and enjoyable recreational activities around. Walking alone improves circulation, boosts your immune system, strengthens the heart and lungs, improves your mood, improves muscle tone and gets you out of the house. Add a pair of MBT shoes
to the routine and many of the benefits are magnified and muscles, not often used, start to be worked on.

- Strengthened and more balanced muscles. The gentle rolling action of the foot whilst wearing a pair of MBT Shoes strengthens the core muscles of the body and tones muscles in the legs, feet, and back, flattens the stomach, strengthens pelvic floor muscles. Mbt's improve and relax your overall posture. Just improving muscle tone can have a very beneficial effect on the overall self confidence of an individual.

- Improved Circulation which will aid in weight loss and removal of toxins from the body leading to general all round better health, boosted and energy levels, and according to testimonials a reduction in cellulite. Boosted energy levels can lead to improved concentration and better performance throughout the day.

- MBT shoes
help to reduce muscle tension through improved overall posture, which in turn may assist reducing, in particular, spine, hip and knee joint problems.

- Help to improve the appearance of varicose veins.

MBT's are now more widely available however care should be taken whilst wearing the shoe for the first time until the unusual action of the shoe has been gotten used to, don't try and wear them for too long when you first buy them as you will be using muscles that may have not been used for a very long time! Consider getting used to them in the home before venturing out on rougher terrain. Mbt shoes are meant to be worn on a daily basis for the best results. Most users are
pleased with the results and find prolonged wearing of the shoe grew easier as their muscles were working harder and producing the desired effects.

Specific shoe care must also be considered when wearing an Mbt shoe as water, rain, oil and animal faeces can assist in breaking down the composite of the sole.

MBT shoes
are not the cheapest training shoe on the market but for those wishing to invest in their health you can buy sport mbt shoes, casual mbt shoes, mbt sandals and mbt hiking boots. Cheap mbt shoes can be found online at www.heavenonheels.org. Heaven on Heels also boasts a wide range of womens shoes online at affordable prices.


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