Foot Solutions is now featuring the MBT shoe by SwissMasai. Through its multi-layered sole, MBT transforms hard, flat, artificial surfaces into natural, uneven ground. Wearing MBT is like walking on sand.
This amazing fitness tool:
Challenges the core muscles of the feet, legs and buttocks
Increases circulation
Reduces shock to the joints and relieves muscle tension
Improves posture and helps maintain correct body alignment
MBT is a fitness tool for everyone from athlete to senior citizen.
Come and see why MBT has been called, "The smallest gym in the world!"
MBT by SWISS MASAI
The results of 10 years of research and development, MBT are not just a shoe in the tradition sense; it is a revolutionary health and fitness aid that literally works from the ground up. Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) has captured and controlled gravity to improve the overall health and movements of the body. Ordinary shoes create repeated compression with every step, whereas the gentle, rolling action of MBT encourages relaxed, natural stride. Everyday walking with MBT will release muscle tensions as the body becomes more balanced.
In 1997 Swiss Engineer Karl Mueller invented MBT to ease his own back and joint pain. As he had discovered that walking on hard, flat and even surfaces were to blame, he developed a product that transforms the ground into a soft and uneven surface, much like walking in sand. MBT creates a challenging new "terrain" that greatly improves gait and posture, and can reduce shock to the entire skeletal system. Recognizing that the Masai people of eastern Africa are known for elegant and upright posture, and that this was a result of walking barefoot on irregular natural surfaces. Mueller named his design "Masai Barefoot Technology" in their honor.
EVERYDAY MUSCLE TONING
While the unique multi-layered construction of MBT transforms the ground into a soft and uneven surface, the muscles of the lower extremities are stimulated. This increases activity strengthens the core muscles of the body. MBT tightens and tones the feet and ankles, calves, hamstrings, upper and inner thigh, buttocks, stomach and back. As with any new exercise program, MBT challenges and tones the body; do not be surprised if you feel muscles fatigue at first. You will become stronger and more resilient just by wearing MBT in your everyday activities.
Everyday we receive constant shocks to the joints and spine from walking on hard, flat and unyielding surfaces. This creates foot, ankle and leg problems and a stooped passive posture. MBT may eliminate these conditions by engaging the core muscles responsible for proper alignment, thus improving the balance and coordination of the body. The beveled heel and spring action of the sole will transfer shock and impact through and behind the step. This reduces stress on the joints and spine and promotes proper posture and gait, and although MBT constantly challenges and tones the muscles, the spine will relax as the body reaches a healthy state of ease and balance.
Many musculoskeletal problems occur from poor posture and faulty gait patterns (improper walking). MBT can greatly improve, and in some cases, eliminate the condition by re-aligning posture and correcting walking structure.
SPORT & FITNESS TRAINING
Using MBT for pre and post-sports training can enhance athletic endurance, promote agility and prevent injury. You can also wear MBT for treadmill and elliptical training. Medical and Osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists and physical therapists recommend MBT for the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries. If you are planning on using MBT as an accompanying physical therapy to specific health problems, it is important that you consult and are supervised by a certified MBT trainer, physical therapist or physician.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Most of us walk with our bodies behind our center of gravity. This constant state of imbalance weakens the hamstrings, buttocks, inner an outer thigh, and abdominal muscles.
MBT lifts and aligns your body on its center of gravity, thus forcing you to use these weakened muscles. As the body lengthens and tightens with every step, circulation improves, and strength is regained.
The correct application is essential to healthy and successful walking in MBT. Each pair of MBT comes with an instructional CD/Video to teach you the proper movements. Once you've mastered the technique, wearing MBT in your everyday life will make you feel and look younger as you walk your way to a strong and healthy physique!