Shoes made specifically for weight loss are available today and can be quite effective. These shoes have been out of the market for a while and a few companies have risen to the top and demonstrated that they can provide quality products to consumers. One such shoe is the MBT shoe made by a company called Swiss Masai. In case you haven’t MBT, it stands for Masai Barefoot Technology. In this article we want to take a closer look at these special shoes.
The evolution and idea behind the MBT shoe design is quite interesting. What the shoe attempts to do is structure the shape of the shoe so that it simulates running on sand. Specifically, they want to try to make it as if you are walking in the natural sand environment of the Masai in Kenya. Sports coaches have long known that exercising on dry sand is a great way to get in excellent cardiovascular condition. When you walk on sand it creates an uneven surface on your feet and it forces you to shift your center of gravity to an unnatural position. Your body compensates for this by using many different muscle groups in your feet, calves, thighs and torso, which you wouldn’t do wearing normal shoes. That’s the idea behind the MBT weight loss shoe and it works for some people.
More specifically, MBT makes several positive claims and benefits from wearing their shoes. They will take and activate muscle groups not normally used in running. Running shoes will give you better posture and a more effective gait whether you run with or without them. It can potentially help you with problems with your back, hips, legs and feet. Shoes can help you recover from injuries to your tendons, joints, ligaments or muscles. The shoes are also designed to reduce the stress and strain on your lower joints.
Another exclusive claim of MBT is that if you walk a mile in these weight loss shoes it will be the same as if you walked two miles in normal shoes and you will burn the same number of calories. One thing is for sure, users find that their calf and thigh muscles ache the first time they walk in the shoes. Also, when you are just starting out using the shoes they will feel uncomfortable but after twenty minutes or so this feeling will go away. Users find that they can walk easily and comfortably once you get used to the feel of the shoes. The sole is shaped so that you walk with your back straight and your stomach flat, and your entire stride becomes shorter and quicker. These are the major effects experienced by owners of MBT shoes.
Overall owners of MBT shoes really like the results. It is typical that if you walk three or four miles at a time several times per week you will experience some weight loss. Some people are using them for every day use and find that it helps to keep their legs toned and looking great. These are the only running shoes you really don’t want to use for running. It is recommended that you visit a store and try them on, as you want to make sure the heel fits well and fits correctly. If the shoes fit correctly they should feel snug and feel like you are walking on stilts when you walk in them.
Source by Elijiah Rampart
