First, they are health care shoes helping to ease joint pains; relieve tension in the neck; solve knee and back problems; tone and shape firm buttocks and thighs.

Second, they help to lose weight for they burn more calories when standing and slow running compared to ordinary shoes. Wearing MBTs activates the stretch reflex, thereby helping tone the postural muscles, increasing circulation.

Third, they are based on scientific principle— the principle of "natural instability"

All the effects of MBT shoes are also well grounded in facts, proved by 10 years of study and research; and MBT shoes are often recommended by fitness experts and prescribed by doctors.

"natural instability"

MBT's sole is curved, not flat; It is unstable, not stable. Its effect which can, in fact, be achieved without the benefit of high-tech footwear: by simply walking barefoot on soft, uneven, natural ground such as sand or moss. Walking barefoot on soft, uneven, natural ground creates a natural instability, to which the body responds with small, intuitive, compensatory movements. The midsole, with its integrated balancing area, requires an active and controlled rolling movement with every step. The body's entire musculoskeletal system is activated and exercised, the muscles in the buttocks, stomach and back are strengthened, posture and gait are kept relaxed and upright and stress on the joints and back is relieved. Not only does the anti-shoe increase the fitness levels of its wearer with every step, it also has sustainable health benefits.

However, in today's thoroughly modern world this is not always easy to do - but the health benefits are significant. While wearing MBTs the body is forced to maintain its natural balance, thereby stimulating and exercising the body's supporting muscle system which results in numerous pro-body benefits.

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