If you often suffer from knee and back pain that isn''t the result of an injury, then what''s causing it? Fitness expert Susie Nesselman of BodyTrends.com, an online resource for people looking for information about fitness and fitness products, says most people need look no further than what they''re wearing on their feet. "Most shoes don''t offer adequate support for people as they walk, much less exercise," says Nesslemen, "but it''s an easy problem to solve." Nessleman recommends that people who come to her with foot problems invest in a pair of shoes made by Masai Barefoot Technology, or MBT for short.
MBTs, which are available as walking, casual and sport shoes as well as hiker boots and sandals, have the ability to cushion your feet while challenging your muscles. The secret is in the soles which, unlike conventional shoes, are rounded. Click here to see how they work.
The shoes were invented by Swiss engineer Karl Müller. During a visit to Korea he made the discovery that walking barefoot over paddy fields alleviated his back pain. When he returned home to Switzerland, Müller began to develop a footwear technology that would make the natural instability of soft ground such as Korean paddy fields or the East African savannah accessible also to those, who have to walk on hard surfaces.
In 1996, after years spent on research and development, Masai Barefoot Technology was mature enough to be launched on the market. MBTs are now available in more than 20 countries, and approximately one million pairs of this revolutionary footwear technology are sold every year.
For people who are involved in sports and fitness, MBTs are an effective training device that will help provide coordination, endurance, power and speed. They offer muscle toning, core stability and improved posture to those who want to look and feel better. For those suffering from pain, the shoes are an effective rehabilitation solution. The extra cushioning offers weight reduction and prevents further injury from happening.
BodyTrends is offering a special promotion on MBTs right now. Discontinued models are now available for as low as $179 a pair. Click here to access the online catalog.
Shoes aren''t all you''ll find on the Body Trends Web site. The online store also sells fitness machines, medical and health supplies, books, music, apparel and more. When visiting www.bodytrends.com you can also access a collection of free instructional exercise videos and articles about fitness.
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