Our active KT Tape fans know that proper sleep is a vital part of their healthy training and lifestyle, but is there a difference between men and women when it comes to their sleeping needs?  In this Wall Street Journal article by Andrea Petersen the “sleep battle of the sexes” is explored, discussing new research [...]

The 2011 U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament gets underway today and is free and open to the public.  Players will compete for the final 32 spots in the men’s and women’s main draws before the official U.S. Open starts next week on August 29th.  You will definitely want to be watching the KT Tape Blog and [...]

Today kicks off the start of the first-ever USA Pro Cycling Challenge, featuring 128 professional cyclists climbing 12,000 feet over 518 miles in the Colorado Rockies throughout the 7-day competition.  Over 16 countries are represented, and some of the best cyclists in the world will be competing including the Tour de France winner Cadel Evans [...]

Thank goodness it’s Friday!  The weekend is here, and we love our KT Tape fans, so for us it is FAN-tastic Friday!  Here are some of the messages we’ve been receiving from fans around the world that are finding out how fantastic the KT Tape applications are! I cannot believe the tape stayed on the [...]

Over the last few years, skirts are no longer just used on the field hockey and lacrosse fields, but are running loose on track, trails, and even the beach, as shown by the ladies above in skirts from Team Sparkle.  Is this running revolution for you?  In the below article excerpt from  Runner’s World , Kristin Armstrong [...]

 The KT Tape Events Team spent last weekend in the Sports Authority booth at the Chicago Rock’n’Roll ½ Marathon Health & Fitness Expo taping up athletes and getting ready to rock’n’roll on the race course Sunday morning!     We love hearing the success stories of our KT Tape Fans at these events, especially from [...]

Many athletes, especially runners and triathletes, battle with their IT Bands to stay active and injury free.  KT Tape has an excellent application for IT Band support and injury prevention, and Brian Fullem, D.P.M. highlights stretches and treatment options for IT Band pain in this article excerpt from Running Times: Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) can [...]

Help us share the KT Tape love!  We want to read your ONLINE REVIEWS of KT Tape on our retailer’s websites and let more customers hear what you really think of KT Tape. There are TWO Steps to Win: 1)     Submit your online review at one of our retailers at this link: http://t.co/kQteFiS. 2)     Copy [...]

The KT TAPE team joined 3,000 athletes plus many spectators and fans at the Nautica New York Triathlon Health & Fitness Expo last weekend in New York City.  At the expo the KT Tape team taped hundreds of athletes- the most common injuries being Runner’s Knee, Shoulder Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis among others.    The [...]

August is all about learning how to beat the heat and still get your training in.  Check out these tips from Thad McLaurin for Active.com on how to keep cool during hot summer runs: 1. Acclimatize It takes time for your body to adjust to hot and/or humid weather. Just because you can run a [...]

The KT Tape Team spent last week at the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics competition in Irvine, CA.  The Junior Olympics represents the premier showcase of age group water polo in the world and provides an unequaled experience for more than 5000 athletes across the U.S.  For the full event report, check out the USAWP [...]

Coach Gafner, lacrosse coach and author of CoachGafner.com, highlights five fundamental tips for becoming a better lacrosse player beyond just the basic skills, practice, and games.  These are valuable tips for any competitive sport, not just lacrosse! Attitude As you enter this season you have to have the right attitude. You have to be willing [...]