Running barefoot isn’t just for toddlers and summers spent in the backyard anymore — the long-held tradition of running with no shoes is making a comeback.
This minimalist running technique has recently garnered a great deal of press with the creation of a new shoe for barefoot runners… confused? Don’t be. The funky-looking Vibram Five Finger Shoe provides all the health benefits of running and walking barefoot, without the actual physical risks of going barefoot in a modern environment.

From the very first day, we have paid close attention to runners and the run specialty channel because KT Tape is a perfect solution for the common overuse injuries runners experience such as ITBS, runner’s knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, hamstring strain, etc.

Everyone’s gait is unique and different. And everyone has different needs when it comes to athletic shoes and support. An article at thestretchinghandbook.com delves into the science behind common running issues.

When you exercise, you are beginning the process of endorphin production. A common example of this is known as the “runner’s high,” which is a feeling of exhilaration runners sometimes experience. Endorphins block the transmission of pain signals.

The health benefits of dancesport are impressive and according to Dr.Velazquez, a writer for ehow.com, “ballroom dancing is known to raise heart rate, burn calories, and tone every muscle in the body. People who share time, laughter, and thoughts together are more likely to have lower rates of illness and even death. By losing weight, eating healthy foods, and increasing activity people can live a healthier life.”

Muscle cramps affect almost everyone. Usually muscle cramps can be avoid by properly prepping the body to avoid an uncomfortable cramp. Dehydration and lack of stretching are the primary culprits leading to muscle cramps.

This weekend, the KT Tape crew is heading to the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Named for Arnold “the Terminator” Schwarzenegger, the festival annually welcomes 17,000 athletes who compete in 40 sports and events.