Staying Fit

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...

Here are the basic steps from Calli Coslett for ensuring your heart rate is in the healthy performance range while you exercise- from Livestrong.com: Periodically checking your heart rate during exercise is a good way for you to monitor the...

In addition to applying your KT Tape an hour before your workout, a proper warm up can be essential to preventing injury and maximizing your workout performance.  Check out these tips for a “quick fix” warm-up by Ted Spiker for...

Summer vacation is so often known for long walks on the beach… or should we say, long runs on the beach?!? For many of our active KT Tape fans, summer beach vacations are another opportunity to try one more unusual...

Thinking of adding a stadium workout to your training? Strap on your KT Tape and check out this article from Livestrong.com that shows why adding stair runs can be so beneficial to your training: OVERVIEW Running stairs is a common...

Summer is the season of 5K races- it seems there is always a local race being put on somewhere near you, and KT Tape is there to be your constant companion through training and competition!  This article by Olympian Jeff...

KT Tape is used to prevent and treat injuries, but there is a lot you can do to warm up your muscles before you exercise that will go a long way in preventing injury as well.  Gale Bernhardt for Active.com...

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...

Recent studies have shown that exercise not only improves physical and mental health, but can also make us “smarter” no matter what our age- child, adult, or the aging.  This report by Kristin Harrison, editor-in-chief of Her Sports + Fitness,...

Weight lifting is widely accepted as a vital key to healthy training and lifestyle, but do light weights really make a difference?  Author Karen Hellesvig-Gaskell for Livestrong.com highlights some of the benefits that even just light weights can bring to...

Check out these tips from Livestrong.com author Leslie Truex as she reveals the first steps to a fabulous five minute ab workout that is sure to strengthen your core for the summer:   OVERVIEW The abdominal area of the body...

A training update from Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and KT Tape Athlete Kerri Walsh: Hey KT tapers, Quick update on our preseason activities. To make a long story short, we're getting our tooshies kicked -- hard!! The cobb webs have...

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...

Life throws so many curve balls it’s hard to know how to swing the bat.  So, we are often left standing at the plate with unanswered questions and problems.  A lot of times something will happen during a training workout...

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...

Life throws so many curve balls it’s hard to know how to swing the bat so we are left standing on the plate with unanswered questions and problems.  A lot of times something will happen during a training workout that...

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....

One of our favorite reasons for loving winter?  Nordic skiing!  This high cardio sport is one of the best ways to stay in shape during the winter months.  At KT Tape, we know how important it is to stay in...

Thanksgiving is a time for turkey, stuffing, and pie-- lots and lots of pie.  For runners, it’s also one of the most popular race days across the country.  Turkey Trots, as most of the races are called, can be anything...