Fitness Apparel That Supports Aching Joints and Muscles

 

Exercise isn’t all about lifting weights or logging miles on an exercise machine.  It is about having fun and getting a sense of pure enjoyment while you are at it.  Joy gets tempered a bit when you are over 50 due to aching joints and sore muscles.  The spirit is still willing but sometimes the body drags its feet a bit.

 

I love biking, hiking, playing tennis and even running but darn it, my legs hurt and I know I am not alone here.  It didn’t take long for me to be drawn to the article by Dan A. Nelson (NWWeekend, Seattle Times on Thursday, June 11, 2009), about outdoor apparel designed to support achy joints.  What a great idea!  I am already wondering if this idea could be expanded to everyday garments.

 

Opedix (www.opedix.com) has come up with an idea for running tights that have a knee support system.  A non-stretch fabric wraps in bands around the knees and acts like a brace by keeping the joint properly aligned.  It is designed to support the outside of the knee and decreases the stress on the knee joint.  The ad talks about reducing pain, increasing joint function and increasing joint stability. The fabric is breathable, has moisture wicking properties as well as being anti-odor and anti-microbial.  They also make a Posture Shirt that is useful for painful shoulders and back.  The author of the article mentioned that he also found the shirt comfortable when working on writing projects as it contributed to better posture while hunched over the keyboard.

 

 

 

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