Health & Nutrition

Using Your Head - Why Your Mind May be the Unlikely Key to Treating and Preventing Injury Many KT Tape athletes will testify that the human mind is the real powerhouse behind success in sports.  As Yogi Berra once famously...

You thought you'd have all the time in the world to work out and stay in shape while stuck at home during the Covid-19 quarantine. But, just squeezing in 'a' training session has proven to be much harder than you...

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, popular sporting activities for nearly all ages rack up an impressive number of treated injuries and hospitalizations throughout the year. We examine national injury estimates from a CPSC survey of more than...

Posture is critical for peak performance and body functions, even if you’re not a hardcore athlete. Poor posture can result in numerous issues including pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Cascading effects can cause problems with the entire...

Do you have a favorite pre-workout meal?  Hana Feeney, MS, RD, CSSD of Canyon Ranch sheds some light on the healthy ways to eat before a workout for optimal performance.  Here is an excerpt from Active.com: Should you eat before...

Many winter injuries are a result of simple movements gone wrong.  But walking in the winter when snow and ice make things precocious can be tricky.  Below is a list of tips to keep you upright on your own two feet...

As Mother Nature continues to dump snow on the US we  are reminded of how sometimes simple winter chores can yield injuries.  KT Tape wants everyone to remember to be safe while out in the slippery cold snow and should...

This New Year let KT Tape help you with your resolution.  One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get into shape.  For those who are already active, it can mean getting into better shape. Making a resolution...

As adults, we want the best for our children and that means general well-being and physical fitness.  So with the disturbing childhood obesity rate in the United States, it its important to keep children active and avoid a sedentary lifestyle....

It is that time of year when we get out the cookie cutters and let the flour fly.  Loads of holiday cookies and candies will be made this year and it's a great way to bring the family together.  There's...

It’s getting to be that time of year where enjoying your workout outside becomes more challenging.  Some days it's nearly impossible with temperatures below zero and icy trails and roads.  So, you'll probably find yourself dusting off that ol’ gym...

Sometimes it can be hard to stay motivated in your training, especially if you have an injury, ache or pain.  While KT Tape can help with a wide number of aches and pains, joining a running club is a great...

Exercise and music are similar to peanut butter and jelly:  they jive well together.  Now studies are being done that back up the apparent synergy between the two.  The following is from a recent study out of Ohio State. It's...

It's springtime! Time to put away your skis and wheel out your dusty bicycle. Pump up those tires and grease that old chain, because May is National Bike Month. If you're looking to show off your love of two-wheeled transportation,...

The benefits of this yellow peeled fruit seem to be endless.  This fruit is not a secret to world class athletes, they commonly eat bananas before volleyball competitions.  So why do they do this and why should you consume this...

If you have ever watched a crew team glide through the water, you have seen the importance of teamwork in achieving a goal.  Many people who have never placed an oar or paddle in the water may blow off the...

At the core, walking and and running seem pretty simple --it's just putting one foot in front of the other. Right? Wrong! Everyone's gait is unique and different. And everyone has different needs when it comes to athletic shoes and...

So you call your mom to tell her about the great new job you've landed and how you are putting in 75 hours a week, making bank, and climbing the social ladder five rungs at a time.  When you take a breath...

Fatigue from over-training is something most endurance athletes may experience at one time or another. The KT Tape team has met some amazing endurance athletes who suffer from fatigue resulting from over-training. Over-reaching can lead to an over-trained body, effects...

Getting muscle cramps during a workout is not a pleasurable experience. Since KT Tape is in the business of helping people feel better, we wanted to get to the root of this painful experience and find out what causes those...

Sweating is good. Sweating is healthy.  Trust me, you want to be a sweating machine when exercising for a number of reasons.  According to Elizabeth Quinn, an exercise physiologist and fitness consultant for about.com, "sweating during exercise is a sign...