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Top 5 Tips for Running Better

Top 5 Tips for Running Better

Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Running

If you're looking to get better results from your run and have a more comfortable experience, have a look at our Running buyers guide for plenty of tips and useful products.

1. Warm Up

Essential to making sure your muscles and joints are ready for the impact of running, but warming up doesn't have to take ages. Here are a few products that will get you ready quickly and efficiently so you have more time to enjoy your run.

Physique Mini Bands

Simple and effective exercise bands to activate your muscles
Extremely lightweight and easy to carry
Available in varying strengths to suit your body
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Physique Sports Balm

Helps you to warm up and loosen the muscles prior to activity
Provides a gentle feeling of warmth to the skin and easily washes off
May help to reduce the risk of strains and other soft tissue injuries
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Moji Heat Foam Roller

Combines the benefits of traditional foam rolling with the comfort and relaxation of therapeutic heat
Great for warm up, recovery and pain relief
Simply heat in microwave for 3 minutes
Stays warm for 30+ minutes

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2. Stay Warm

During the colder months, it can be a huge put-off to venture outside. With these effective items, you'll be able to stay warm and comfortable so you can enjoy your run for longer.

Mycoal Hand and Foot Warmers

Great for keeping your hands or feet warm when running in the cold
Small and lightweight to fit in gloves or shoes
Provide 5-7 hours of soothing warmth

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NAQI Votra Plus

Another great product to help keep your hands and feet warm
Perfect for cold conditions, this lipogel has a slight warming effect and also slows down heat loss
Simply rub a little into your hands or feet to gently warm skin and retain body heat

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3. Cool Down

Not something we all remember to do, a short cool down has many benefits to your performance. Spending 3 to 10 minutes to cool down can help to get your heart rate back to normal, gradually slow your breathing, prevent muscle soreness and improve relaxation. Here are some items to make your cool down more fun and effective.

Physique Fitness Band

Great for cool down stretches as well as warm up and strength exercises
Provides a full body stretch tool and especially great for hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles
Available in a variety of resistance levels
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Physique Freeze Gel

Cooling gel to help relieve muscle tension
Effective pain relief and helps to reduce swelling and inflammation
Easy to apply on the affected area and lasts for hours

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Moji Curve PRO Massager

Amazing self-treatment massage roller with Ice Therapy
Features 360° rotating spheres, great for trigger point massage
Ideal for use on quads, hamstrings, calves, shins and IT Band
Freezes in 30 minutes for long-lasting ice treatment

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4. Protect Your Feet

With the high-impact of running, taking care of your feet is so important. We have selected the best range of orthotics & footcare products to alleviate aches and pains. Designed to suit all styles of runners and provide comfort and reliability, that will look after your feet whatever distance or conditions you are running in.

Orthotics, Insoles & Heel Cushions

Hard wearing orthotics to help improve your posture and alignment
Shock absorbing insoles providing energy return with every step
Comfortable cushions to ease pain and protect the heel

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Physique Blister Plasters

Hydrocolloid dressing to help prevent blister formation
Excellent skin-friendly adhesive keeps plaster in place
Repels dirt, water and bacteria, helping to protect feet
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Moji Foot PRO Massager

Foot massage device to help relieve pain and is great for Plantar Fasciitis
Provides a full sole massage with 5 x 360° rotating spheres
Freeze for 30 minutes for added benefit of ICE therapy
Non-slip base for a controlled foot massage

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5. Manage Injuries

Most sports injuries are minor soft tissue injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments or joints such as sprains and strains. These can often be initially treated at home with the help of rest, ice, compression and protection. Here's a selection of hand-picked items to help your recovery.

Physique Hot & Cold Pack

Reusable pack providing heat or cold therapy
Ideal size to use on most body parts
Stays flexible even when frozen
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Kinesiology Tape

Rehabilitation tape designed to enhance the body’s natural healing process
Helps alleviate pain, improve blood circulation and facilitate lymphatic drainage
Water resistant, strong and lasts several days

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