Health & Nutrition

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

KT Tape is always innovating and being used in a variety of fields and sports.  The ways KT Tape is benefiting people are seemingly endless.  From skateboarders to marathon runners, we are seeing KT Tape on virtually all sorts of...

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...

For many active Americans, it’s easy to get out and run three to five miles a day without batting an eyelash.  But, there are also a lot of people who have only dreamed of running a 5k.  We all know...

Of course you know that KT Tape can reduce your muscle pain after a tough workout, but here at KT Tape we always like to see what else is out there in terms of non-traditional remedies. Now, scientists at the...

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...

At KT Tape HQ we love running outside in the winter, but with icy roads and frigid temperatures, sometimes it can be down right dangerous. So it's no surprise that many people head indoors to get in their daily sweatfest....