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MBTs

By Charlotte on March 25, 2009 12:51 PM

Kitten heels, wedges, stilettos, I have a weakness for shoes with some height.  I'm also obsessed with exercise but it seems there's never enough time to get to the gym.

 

That's why I'm crazy for MBTs.  The one and one-half inch, wedge-like heel on the MBT Sport helps you multi-task working out with cleaning house, getting mail or going to Target. 

 

Though pricy at $250+, Masai Barefoot Technology shoes make each step count.  This cushy footwear mbt-shoes.jpginvented for women and men by Swiss engineer Karl Muller helps tone your lower half.  The curved sole will have you walking with a rock-and-rock motion that enhances muscle activity in the buns, rear thigh and calves up to 19 percent.  In addition, this physiological footwear improves posture and reduces stress on knee and hip joints. 

 

With routine wear, you'll notice a difference in a few months.  And you won't be alone. When others begin asking for your firming secret, you'll know these shoes are well worth the investment.  

 

Positive reinforcement from family and friends (not to mention coming to terms with the mirror) had me living in my pair in the beginning.  However, you can get too much of a good thing.  Overdoing it can make other shoes less comfortable.  And since you sacrifice some style in these workout wonders (I'm sorry but it's tough to make athletic gear attractive), MBTs are best worn casually within limits.

 

Today, MBTs are my shoes of choice for errands and around the house but I leave them at home when I go to the office.  To find out more about their benefits, go to www.swissmasaius.com.  You can purchase MBTs in a variety of looks from www.Amazon.com.

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