OS1st Blog — Running
How to prevent running injuries
Posted by Stephanie Lee on
Injuries are a frustrating part of sport (and life) that show up as chronic-type injuries when you have no clue what caused it or traumatic-type injuries when it was inevitable in the moment. I have dealt with both types of injuries personally and as a physical therapist helping athletes sort it all out.
- Tags: athletes, leg sleeves, OS1st, pain, performance under pressure, runners, Running, Running Injury Prevention, sports compression sleeves
The OS1st Virtual Running Challenge
Posted by Josh Higgins on
OS1st will sponsor a virtual race challenge from March 22 to 28 to support the running community, including local businesses affected by the novel coronavirus.
As our communities and world come together to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we want to create a virtual competition between all our runners training alone, and our online community.
Athletes Insight Review
Posted by Josh Higgins on
In the bracing industry you can become overwhelmed by the multitudes of compression socks, calf sleeves, foot sleeves and more to choose from.
- Tags: athletes, best calf stretches, calf compression sleeves, Compression Sleeves, CS6, fitness, foot compression sleeve, hardest races, OS1st, prevent calf injury, running, running a marathon, shin splint sleeve, stretch calves
What does medical grade graduated compression mean?
Posted by Josh Higgins on
By now, most athletes are familiar with compression wear; you probably even have your own favorite compression sleeve or brand that you wear while running, biking or working out. You might even know the importance and benefits to your health and performance that compression wear can provide, but are you fully reaping the benefits of compression wear?
- Tags: Ankle Swelling, athletes, calf compression sleeves, compression bracing socks, foot compression sleeve, FS4+, OS1st, Over the calf sock, Plantar Fasciitis, running, running a marathon, running shoes, shin splint sleeve, Varicose Veins
Avoiding FAD Diets
Posted by Josh Higgins on
Compelling Reasons to Stay Away From Fad Diets Diets of all kinds are attracting consumers, but that does not mean that these nutritional fads or workout trends are successful in making you lose body weight. Even if such a diet causes weight loss in your body, you will likely gain those pounds back in no time.
- Tags: Compression Sleeves, CrossFit, Dance, Running, Wellness