Adding cherry juice to your diet may help to fight muscle soreness and swelling. Medical News Today and a study by the Oregon Health and Science University, found significant pain reduction after long-distance runs. Cherries contain a natural anti-inflammatory compound called anthocyanins.

Young women are eight times more likely to injure their ACL than men. In 2006, more than 46,000 woman injured their ACL with 30,000 requiring surgery. Improving agility, reaction and balance may reduce females’ chances of injuring their ACL.

A personal testimonial of how KT Tape saved Brian Ditty’s half marathon by effectively treating a hamstring injury. He works for Second Sole Racing and was working the same marathon expo that KT Tape was attending. Brian met KT Tape’s John MacKay, who helped to tape his hamstrings.

Tennis elbow is caused by tiny tears in the forearm tendon and has nothing to do with playing tennis. Tennis elbow usually begins when people start compensating their movements due to untreated shoulder pain. Some exercises and stretches outlined to prevent Tennis Elbow. KT Tape offers great support for those who have Tennis elbow.

Every year, January is the time for many folks to kick-start their workout routine. For marathon runners, the winter months mean time to begin training for their summer 26.2-mile races. For most folks, it takes 4-6 months to properly train for their first marathon. That means it’s time to get started!