I hate MBT shoes Have you seen these grotesque eyesores? I am guessing you must have. It’s pretty much impossible to miss a pair of these monster trucks roaring around on the tootsies of every Ally McBeal, Bridget Jones or Dear Deirdre reader across the land between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM. What are these women thinking? I mean, these things are the footwear equivalent of Anne Widdecombe (especially the open toe sandal variety). OK, so I am more than aware that when you get to a certain age you need to put in a little more effort. You know, a few more hours go into perfecting your own unique little (or not so little) package. You’ve got to learn to “work with what you’ve got”, as the fat one from Trinny and Susannah might say. I get all of that and I’m into the idea. So with that in mind, it’s obvious why women want to look after their body. This is where these little pairs of rubber-soled miracles come in. Known as MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) shoes, these new age clogs help you to “mimic the walking stride of the Masai tribe” giving you results that will “transform your body beyond recognition”.

Quite how sticking on a pair of oversized trainers is supposed to turn you from Michelle McManus into Madonna I do not know. Anyone I’ve seen with them seems to be a little on the weebly side, just waddling around with what resembles a couple of meat pies strapped to their feet. Maybe that’s some type of subliminal analogy for stamping out junk food, which these clever Masai people have come up with. You spend all day squidging the pies under your hooves and then you can’t bring yourself to stuff any in your mouth when you get home. That’s the only way I could see these things working. GO TO YEPWECAN.CO.UK FOR MORE HATE POSTS This entry was posted on February 7, 2008 at 11:39 pm and is filed under Fashion. Active shoes - the clever way to more fitness Wrong shoes cause considerable damageIt's important to exercise regularly with the right level of intensity! Exercise enriches the blood with oxygen, builds up muscles, breaks down fat cells, stimulates endorphins and pushes the immune system.

But even those who are less inclined to exercise or do sports can still do a lot to improve their health, by using active shoes. They support the natural gait and even have a great training effect. How does that work? Training effect through material and shape Health begins with your feetActive shoes have to fulfil a number of highly specific prerequisites if they are to function properly. The shoe sole, is angled in the forefoot and heel area, works in combination with material and shape to warrant what biomechanical research calls muscle-activating shock absorption, with measurable activation of the muscles in the feet and calves while standing and walking. Zastava T ShirtThe design provides natural support for the arch of the foot, with the sensomotor effect promoting an upright posture. Lagotto Pups For Sale UkFurthermore, the strain taken by the foot with every step is reduced while expanding the movement range of the ankles, which also has a positive effect on the muscles.Homes For Sale On Leesville Lake Ohio

Active shoes protect back and jointsNeedless to say that active shoes also require a suitable shock absorption system. After all, our feet spend more than one third of our life in shoes. Shoes with training effectA clearly noticeable training effect is possible for example with all "Joya" shoes together with "chung shi AuBioRiG" or "Ganter Aktiv". They perform the function of a muscle exerciser even when just standing. In Joya shoes, this effect comes from the choice of particularly soft sole material. Stimulating the body's own training effects Furthermore, active shoes should stimulate the proprioceptive capabilities of the feet. To explain: proprioceptors are special depth sensors in muscles, tendons and joints. They keep the brain constantly informed about the position, tension and movement of the individual body parts. Active shoes therefore have a positive impact on the legs and torso as well as just the feet. Experts refer to this as a kinematic chain. Active shoes can only perform their function as particularly back-friendly shoes if they offer appropriate length and adequate width in the forefoot area.

It is also important to keep the big toes straight. Active shoes should be made of top quality materials, such as vegetable-tanned leather or artificial leather or also permeable textiles. Adequate water vapour permeability is a further basic requirement. Give your shoes a day's rest after every day in use. This prolongs the service life and enhances shoe hygiene. Active shoes in brief While material and shape must facilitate tread damping , the shoe must warrant muscle-activating shock absorption while reducing the strain on heel and forefoot. The sole must be designed with a sensomotor effect to improve the posture of the whole body The active shoe must support the whole sequence of movements involved in walking. There is much more bending of the ankle and knee joints which greatly enhances general body awareness. There must be measurably improved muscle activation when standing and when rolling the foot so that the arch is naturally supported while also enhancing posture coordination.

Active shoes have a clearly noticeable training effect and act as muscle exercisers already while standing. The shoe must be long enough. Shoes are frequently bought too large if they are not wide enough. The feet are often also different in length. Shoes that are too long pose more risks, such as slipping, twisting the ankles and tripping, as well as problems with the skin. The shape of the shoe should reflect the natural shape of the foot. The shoe must not be too narrow or too big. This helps to prevent incorrect positioning of the feet and has a positive influence on the climate inside the shoe. It is thus also possible to avoid problems caused by poorly fitting shoes, such as pigeon toes, fallen arches, splayed feet or flat feet. It is important for the design of the shoe to be adapted to the foot and to provide relief and support. Different lengths with adequate width for the forefoot Big toes kept straight Effectively designed heel damping Stimulated sensomotor effect when standing and walking