Monday, June 15, 2009

Top Benefits of MBT Sneakers

You have probably heard of them, and maybe you have seen them. They are called the anti-shoe, also known as MBT Sneakers, which is an acronym for Masai Barefoot Technology. It is a range of footwear developed to make you better from the ground up.

The secret component is the innovative curved sole that has a rocker type motion. It's awkward to walk in them at first, but you quickly become accustomed to them. They are mostly known for their back pain and posture benefits, but there are numerous other benefits that I'll outline in this article.

MBT Sneakers are known across the globe for the weight loss benefit with the extra calorie burn one receives while walking, but it also includes the following benefits:

1. Studies have shown that they have been proven to make your posture and gait improved by ten degrees.

2. The anti-shoes increase muscle activity in the buttock, rear thighs and the lower limbs.

3. MBT Sneakers help alleviate stress on the spine, lowering back pain.

4. When walking in MBT, they increase abdominal muscle activity.

5. The anti-shoe has been shown in research to reduce stress on the hip and knee joints.

The benefits of the MBT Sneakers are not only present when walking. Even when standing you can enjoy the benefits such as increased muscle activity in the back, buttock, rear thigh, abdominal and lower limb muscles.

With the MBT Sneakers versatility is at your disposal. Weight loss is the claim to its fame, but the Masai Barefoot Technology comes with several other benefits for all types of needs. The footwear line includes sports shoes for avid fitness walkers, but they also have a nice line of sandals for the summer months spent at the beach or hiking, as well as an elegant line of professional footwear, perfect for business people and for casual wear.