The festive season is nearly on us, which means only one thing: buying Christmas presents for our nearest and dearest. Fitness enthusiasts and athletes can be notoriously tricky to buy for. Whether they love certain brands, need a specific product or are just plain old fussy, it can be easy to buy the wrong thing. […]
Category: Fitness & Exercise
Explaining Compression Sock Compression Ratings
Compression socks and stockings are an effective option for treating and managing various health and fitness conditions. From use by athletes to aid performance and recovery, to being prescribed by doctors and health professionals, they are available in a range of styles and compression levels for different needs. For example, medical-grade compression socks can be […]
The Complete Guide to Compression Socks for Athletes & Sports Enthusiasts
Athletes of all levels have been exploring wearing sports compression socks and embracing the benefits for several years, and it’s easy to see why. Wearing compression socks can come with several benefits in various situations such as long-distance travel, demanding jobs, injury recovery and more. We’ve already written about people in different industries who would […]
7 Types of People Who Would Benefit from Compression Socks
Compression socks can be worn by a wide range of people, for several different reasons. Whether you’re a medical professional or manual worker who spends all day on their feet, an office worker stuck behind a desk, or even expecting a child, there are plenty of positives to be had. In this article, we’re going […]
Bamboo or cotton? What makes the best compression socks?
Compression socks can make an enormous difference to the day-to-day comfort of the wearer. Whether you’re a doctor or nurse spending all day on your feet, a frequent flyer cramped in an economy seat for hours on end, or are recovering from an operation, the benefits of wearing compression socks are well-known. However, in a […]
Not Just Nurses: What Other Professions Would Benefit From Wearing Compression Socks?
It’s well known that medical professionals can benefit from wearing compression socks. But the truth is, the benefits of compression socks extend far beyond the medical field, and it’s not just doctors and nurses who spend a lot of time on their feet and moving around. Whether you’re a tireless teacher, a busy delivery driver, […]
DOMS and Aches After Exercise: What Can You Do to Help It?
Anybody who’s undertaken a tough gym session, run a marathon, played sport or has undertaken a difficult hike will be all too aware of that familiar feeling of post-workout muscle fatigue. Although it’s testament to your hard work, it can be at best painful, and at worst hinder your performance and recovery. Sometimes that ‘fatigue’ […]