I think I told the story once on the blog about falling off a fit-ball during some studio pilates work and interrupting/stopping a yoga class next door while they were meditating....well I have decided to REALLY challenge my clumsy self and have purchase some MBT trainer shoes (sometimes called Masai shoes- but designed and made in Switzerland). These shoes have a curved bottom and are designed to mimic walking on a uneven surface (like beach sand)...so the principle is like using a fit-ball when exercsing. Their (the MBT shoes) cushioning and pivot system is meant to improve 'posture and gait' , and as you use more muscles to stay stable while wearing them, so there are claims about better muscle tone etc (we will see....). They are VERY expensive. But, with some of my current neck issues (and so I need to strengthen muscles in my core, back etc) could be worth it for me.....
I am not expecting miracles. But, have worn them for a couple of days and they DEFINTELY use a different range of muscles! Have particularly noticed so far in calves and quads....
Have not fallen over yet.....
BTW, my shoes are a more conservative/subtle white.....
Just read out loud to Grant (currently sitting on the couch) the selection on your new MBT shoes. He was very pleased when I got to the part when you describe that your pair of shoes are subtle white. He thought that you had bought and taken a pic of the ones that you had shown on the blog thinking it very strange to have one red shoe and one blue shoe.
I got a nice laugh out of it!
Posted by: Sarah | April 26, 2006 at 10:00
I have had the opportunity to see J9 'gliding' across the floor and appearing very tall and straight. It appears they do change one's image if nothing else. Very spiffy
Posted by: Christine | April 27, 2006 at 10:20
Don't know what is wrong what is rite but i know that every one has there own point of view and same goes to this one
Posted by: Mutianyu Great Wall Tour | December 23, 2011 at 11:42