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While in the past you might have visited the gym or attended your regular pilates class to get fit, why not experience the positive effects on your entire body just by donning a pair of MBT shoes? One of the most effective body shapers in the world, the MBT physiological footwear enables you to exercise, tone and shape simply by being active while wearing them.

MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) was developed by Karl Muller, a Swiss engineer who based the concept on the principle of the Masai people, who know neither back pain nor shoes. Because they walk on the natural, soft, uneven ground of their east African homeland, the Masai activate the very muscles that are normally neglected through walking in conventional street shoes on hard even surfaces. MBTs worldwide patented design creates the instability one feels when going barefoot on a natural surface, thus strengthening and toning leg, stomach, posterior and back muscles while you walk! MBTs can also assist in reducing body weight, by engaging neglected muscle groups which increases oxygen intake and thereby calorie consumption.

Due to the rise in popularity of MBTs, they are now being seen on a number of high profile personalities around Australia Including pro skier, Zali Steggal.

Masai Barefoot Technology and Pilates work towards the same goals – overall health and wellbeing through training your muscles to improve posture and alignment. By focusing on your core strength you enhance smaller muscles in the body so you’re better able to support the larger ligaments, tendons and joints.

Although the shoes can take a bit of getting used to, having radically different soles and feel from ordinary shoes, MBT have considered this and offer customers to try before you buy. Should you choose to take up the offer of free ‘walking workshops’ at selected locations nationally, you’ll be a pro in no time.

Available in European sizes 33 to 49, MBT has styles to suit every occasion from sandals and funky leather casuals to eye-catching runners, walking shoes and even men’s business shoes. Currently MBT is  working on a design for ladies’ knee high boots, adding to its already extensive range.

In a nutshell, MBTs are literally a step in the right direction towards improving your health and fitness!

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