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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Running a 5K is the first target for new runners. You’ll get lots of motivation, as well as enjoyment, from participating in a race, and 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) is the perfect distance for first-timers. If you haven’t already had a physical, visit your doctor for a check-up to get the OK to start training.
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Here we outline sprint training programs for short and long sprint races suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced athletes. Junior 100m/200m Sprint Training Program A 52-week training programme suitable for a junior sprinter training approximately three times a week who would be aiming to run 100m at 12.2 seconds (male); 13.2 seconds (female) and 200m
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