Hailey van Dyk is a Canadian ultra runner, blogger and nurse from British Columbia. In 2019 we collaborated with her for our story about her Himalayan tour with trekking partner Hilary Matheson.As a practiced outdoor athlete, Hailey is poised to share her trail running experiences. In this interview, she tells us about her passion for the sport, which things are indispensable on a long tour and the tips she has for anyone just beginning with trail running. If you had to describe trekking in three words, which would these be? Hailey Van Dyk: Adventure, exploration, curiosity How do you usually...

In the sports world, no two people are exactly alike. Some individuals train for triathlons and the Olympics while others play basketball for fun or run a softball league within their city. However, there is one thing that many, many athletes have in common: knees. Capable of moving us up, down, sideways, and backwards, our knees play a vital part in sports. That is why keeping them safe and preventing knee pain is crucial to our health. Fortunately, the Bauerfeind Sports Knee Strap does just that.   Prevent Pain with Pressure Relief After hitting the pavement, court, or field over and...

When it comes to our bodies, some sports demand higher usage in some areas than others. For example, tennis requires intense swings whereas football demands explosive kicks and throws. However, no matter the sport, there is one body part that is constantly in use: the thigh. Whether you are running, jumping, kicking, or biking, the thigh is a precious muscle that should be protected during both training and competition season to avoid serious injuries. Luckily, the Bauerfeind Sports Compression Sleeve for the thigh does just that. Read on to learn how this sports support can change the way you train...

AVOID COMMON INJURIES When it comes to basketball, the knees are no strangers to working hard. Jumping upwards, absorbing the shock as you land, pivoting, and stopping suddenly are just some of the ways that the knee can take a toll during a game. To avoid common knee injuries from basketball and play confidently all season long, players should consider wearing a quality knee brace, like the Sports Knee Support NBA, during each practice and game.      OVERLOAD PROTECTION From pivoting around a player to launching yourself to catch rebound, basketball demands that players be quick and agile with...

Back in the early 2000s, Allen Iverson rocked the arm sleeve for the first time. Now, you will rarely see a player without one. While sleek looking, the trend of wearing arm sleeves during games or practice didn’t stick around just because of Iverson’s influence. Instead, the many benefits of arm sleeves for basketball players is what made these innovative inventions stick around.     BENEFIT 1: KEEPS MUSCLES WARMED UP Thanks to the increased circulation and blood flow that comes from shooting sleeves, the muscles can warm up faster and stay warm for ultimate flexibility, endurance and performance. In...