Girls’ PE Kit and sports clothing in general has changed dramatically over the last century. What was once restrictive, impractical and often uncomfortable is now designed around performance, confidence, choice and self-expression. What girls wear for PE and sport today A key difference today is choice. Girls can usually select kit that suits their sport,
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Modern girls PE and sports kit is designed to support movement, comfort and confidence, using technical fabrics and sport-specific designs rather than a one-size-fits-all uniform. These days a huge range of options is available. Here we outline and explain some common sports clothing for girls and women in sport. Leggings High-waisted leggings are now a
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Sports tape comes in a range of styles, each designed for specific applications, levels of support, and sports. Types of tape used by athletes includes Zinc Oxide, EAB, Cohesive, Rip-Light, Kinesiology, Finger Tape and Underwrap. Below is a breakdown of the most common types of sports tape and what they are best used for. Zinc
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Most athletes focus on shoes, but socks are just as important. The right pair protects your feet, boosts comfort, and can even improve performance. Wearing the wrong socks increases the risk of blisters, sore spots, and fatigue. Let’s look at why choosing sport-specific socks matters and how different types compare. Running Socks Running creates constant
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Sprinters often use kinesiology tape, the brightly coloured tape worn often over leg muscles. Why you may ask? Well partly it might just be a fashion statement for some. But many use it to enhance performance and aid in injury prevention and recovery. Here are some benefits of Kinesiology tape for sprinting: Support without Restriction
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BPA free water bottles are made without BPA or bisphenol A. BPA is bisphenol A, a synthetic chemical used in the production of certain types of plastics. A variety of products such as water bottles, food storage containers, the linings of canned goods contain PBA. Why use BPA in plastics? Plastics made with BPA are
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Flexion and Extension Flexion is a movement in the sagittal plane, which decreases the angle at the moving joint. The extension is the opposite movement, which increases the angle at the joint. Many types of synovial joints are capable of flexion and extension (hinge; ball and socket; saddle; condyloid) including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip,
Here we outline some top tips for preventing throwing injuries. Strength The strength of the shoulder joint and shoulder girdle as a whole is important in avoiding shoulder injuries when throwing. All shoulder, chest and back muscles should be strengthened in their respective groups, but should also be strengthened together as a unit, as this
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Preventing running injuries involves examining your approach to training as well as your equipment. Up to 10 times, your body weight is passed through the joints of the lower limb with each step you run. This obviously increases the risk of injury. There are a number of factors that may help you avoid sustaining a
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This programme is designed for those who have some experience in running and are looking to complete their first 10K race. What you need to know Training takes place 4 days a week, with one day being a cross-training day. You should already be able to jog for 20-30 minutes continuously. Cross-training can be any
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