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Daily trivia
I recently bought a pair of shoes chosen specifically to strengthen my weak ankles. They are described in their literature as the anti-shoe, being inherently unstable, unlike ordinary shoes. It is this slight instability which exercises the muscles and tendons of the ankle (as well as calves, thighs and lower back). It is claimed that the force the wearer to adopt the majestic gait of the Masai of the African plains - hence the name on the box: MBT or Masai Barefoot Technology. Every step, it is claimed, is a workout for the whole body. And don’t I know it. They’ve certainly put a spring in my step. Actually, it’s only when you are standing still that you are aware of the instability and feel your leg muscles working hard to maintain your balance. They’re the only shoes I’ve ever bought which come with an instructional video. And there was me thinking I knew how to walk! All that’s missing are the letters L and R on the shoes themselves. [I don’t mean this as an advertisement, so I won’t link to the website.]
I recently bought a pair of shoes chosen specifically to strengthen my weak ankles. They are described in their literature as the anti-shoe, being inherently unstable, unlike ordinary shoes. It is this slight instability which exercises the muscles and tendons of the ankle (as well as calves, thighs and lower back). It is claimed that the force the wearer to adopt the majestic gait of the Masai of the African plains - hence the name on the box: MBT or Masai Barefoot Technology. Every step, it is claimed, is a workout for the whole body. And don’t I know it. They’ve certainly put a spring in my step. Actually, it’s only when you are standing still that you are aware of the instability and feel your leg muscles working hard to maintain your balance. They’re the only shoes I’ve ever bought which come with an instructional video. And there was me thinking I knew how to walk! All that’s missing are the letters L and R on the shoes themselves. [I don’t mean this as an advertisement, so I won’t link to the website.] 
