Performance

Guest writer Andre Zollars, avid cyclist and president of Prairie Winds in Montana, recounts her initial skepticism but ultimate conversion to the powers of KT Tape: Running has always been my passion, but last summer I rediscovered cycling. Given a hand-me-down time...

The ATP World Tour website recently featured an article about kinesiology tape, written in association with KT Tape Medical Advisory Board Member Clay Sniteman.  Check out an excerpt from the article below:  It may not win any fashion awards, but...

KT Tape empowers athletes and enhances recovery so you can compete harder and to your best, but did you ever think that slowing down, even walking, while training or racing can actually help you run faster?  Jeff Galloway, Olympic runner,...

Team Yogaslackers is an eclectic mix of extreme endurance athletes, master yogis, rugged adventurers, and talented slackliners (some members are all four!) who all share a passion for environmental education and awareness.  They also share a passion for KT Tape!  Yogaslackers...

Runners tell us that KT Tape not only relieves pain and provides stability and support for their sore muscles, but actually helps them run faster, too!  Here are some tips from SHAPE Magazine and Active.com on how to increase your running speed: Whether you've...

Running has always been revered as a great way to stay in shape.  As avid supporters and partakers in the running community, KT Tape knows the benefits of running.  We feel better when we run.   But what exactly are the...

Completing a marathon can be one of the most rewarding accomplishments an athlete can experience, but getting there is no easy task.  So finding a marathon training program that works for you is key.  There are several ways to go...

KT Tape is an important tool for helping athletes perform their best.  While kinesiology tape by KT Tape helps with the physical part of training , there is a debate about another accessory many runners use: headphones.  Running with headphones:...

Training on a stationary bike in the winter can be a drag when you're used to cruising hills, roadways and trails outdoors, but is necessary if you want to have a successful upcoming racing season and are unable to train...

How young is too young to run a full marathon?  Young runners often face  joint problems as their bodies continue to grow.  KT Tape can be a helpful tool in treating running pains like knee pain.  But the question remains,...

The General Sports Baseball Expo was this week which reminds us that even though it is still biting cold and snowy out in most of the country, spring is coming up on us quickly.  It’s never too early to start...

Running can be a lot like driving.  Accidents happen all the time to runners and many of them are often preventable.  Here are five helpful reminders to abide by to make your run safer and more enjoyable. Look both ways. ...

Biking to work in the winter can be a little intimidating.  The slick conditions and freezing weather can make it less than appealing.  But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.  Commuting by bike in the winter can be just...

It’s the New Year, and that means making some changes.  For athletes who are already training, it may mean mixing up the routine or vowing to run a better marathon this year.   But for a lot of people, making...

At KT Tape, we love the Marine Corps Marathon and Event Series.  It is basically an entire year of runs and events leading up to the main event--the Marine Corps Marathon in October.  This past October we attended the Health...

The winter days are short, and whether you are running in the early morning or after work, it’s important to stay safe while running in the dark.  Running in the dark can be a bit tricky, but you just have...

College Football season is in full swing, and we at KT Tape couldn't be more excited!  We're way into the tailgate barbecues, roaring crowds, nail biting games and of course dressing up in our favorite school colors from head to...

KT Tape can help with that bad case of runner’s knee, biting shin splints and all sorts of other running related aches, pains and injuries.  But what do you do about those pesky shoe fit problems?  Buy new shoes?  Well,...

With heat waves hitting the country, it's important to take the proper precautions while running in the sun.  Jeff Galloway of Active.com offers some tips. Summer running can be enjoyable— if you can avoid overheating.  The problem is primarily with...

Triathlon season is well under way! If you are finding yourself mid-way through a  tri-training program or about to start, we've outlined some great tips from Active.com by writer Scott Berlinger to avoid injuries. Trying to avoid injury is always...

It takes some time to become a good archer.  Proper practice will always pay off.  You can't become a virtuoso in playing a violin in an afternoon and it is the same thing with archery. It is a very competitive...