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Tone up with MBT moves from celeb trainer David Kirsch
By slhaf | September 2, 2010
Wear MBT tone-up shoes while doing your usual workout and you’ll soon notice extra fitness gains. Intensify your resitance work with celebrity trainer David Kirsch’s five favourite MBT exercises.
POWER TREADMILL
1. Start with the treadmill in a comfortable yet challenging uphill position.
2. Set the appropriate speed and start walking the MBT way (1) – landing on the Masai sensor in the heel and rolling through the entire sole of the MBT. Try to maintain an upright posture throughout the walk for maximum core recruitment.
Variation 1: Use small, frequent steps and add an arm pumping motion in the upper body for more of a cardiovascular challenge.
Variation 2: Add dumbbells and add arm and shoulder exercises (2).
The MBT effect
Walking on the MBT sensor can add an extra cardiovascular element to the exercise, increase muscle activity and improve posture.
SIDE LUNGE
1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and feet parallel. Lift arms to the side until they are at 90 degrees with the wrists pointing down to the floor.
2. Step out into a side lunge with both feet on the MBT sensor (heel area).
3. Hold this position then change sides.
Variation for an extra challenge: After stepping into the lunge position, roll from mid-foot to the MBT sensor in the heel, then change sides.
The MBT effect
Balancing on the mid-foot of the MBT can activate the supporting muscles in the lower leg and promote good form in a lunge position. When rolling onto the heel (MBT sensor) the thighs and gluteals will be activated.
POWER STEPPING
(good functional exercise for walkers and runners)
1. Start by standing on one leg and rest on the balancing area in the centre of the MBT.
2. March on the spot, alternating between the feet, always aiming to land on the balancing area
Variation: Add arms in a running/pumping motion for an increased challenge.
The MBT effect
Balancing on the mid-foot of the MBT can activate the supporting muscles in the lower leg and core. Walking on the MBT sensor can add a cardiovascular element to the exercise.
SIDEWAYS BALANCING WHILST STANDING
1. Place feet hip-width apart and parallel, with both feet resting on the balancing area in the centre of the MBT.
2. Start to shift your weight over to the right, keeping your right foot on the balancing area. Lift your left leg out to the side as high as you can while still maintaining an upright posture.
3. Hold, then switch sides.
The MBT effect:
This exercise works your core muscles and improves balance and coordination.
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October 3rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
after having had 3 children, i’m in desparate need of some body improvement!!!!! if i were to win this gym bag, it would certainly start me on the road to recovering a part of my old self….