CamelBak 70oz. Hydration Pack

I recently picked up the CamelBak 70oz. Hydration Pak in the blue/gray color and I have to say it is really a great product. I have only heard about CamelBak water bottles before and have seen other people using different products made by them. I was initially skeptical of their products due to the seemingly big name brand and “cute” designs; I was worried they might not be too functional in providing hydration for runners. I was wrong.

Let me give you some idea about the CamelBak company. They are based out of Petaluma, California and have been in business for quite a number of years. The mostly produce hydrations packs and water bottles, but what might not be widely known is that they also produce these products for the military and law enforcement. So as you can see they are a serious player in the hydration game.

The pak that I bought, the CamelBak 70oz. Hydration Pak, has a true no frills design. It is small and lightweight, but yet feels solidly built and durable. You can see that the stitching and reinforcement designs are all high quality. Just hold the bag and you can feel the quality of the construction. The bag also has a small pocket for simple items like keys, phone and maybe small food packs. The bungee cords along the front of the pack offer enough room for a small towel, light jacket and even some gloves, socks or hat. You could probably clip on some other items using a carabineer, but I like traveling light.

The CamelBak pack is also easy to use, simply grab the mouthpiece and place it in your mouth and you are taking a few sips in no time. It really is simple. Filling it up is easy as well and for added comfort you can simply turn the bag upside down to remove any air for the water pack. this will prevent the water from sloshing around the pack and unbalancing you as you run.

I can’t say enough about this CamelBak Hydration Pack. It really surprised me and I am very pleased with my purchase. It is great for providing hydration for runners and does so easily and comfortably. Seems like CamelBak water bottles and hydration packs are great products for making those tough runs easier. 

110% Ice Compression

 

Ice therapy compression gear for runners is the best type of compression gear used for any athletes. The compression gear helps athletes in many different ways. Increasing recovery rate and loss of energy due to feeling fatigue are some of the main reasons why athletes choose this certain type of gear. 110% ice compression is also known to reduce swelling as opposed to other types of gear that do not have this benefit. Another great benefit to this type of therapy compression gear is that it increases your circulation throughout your body. Increasing circulation throughout your body will increase a cardio workout or longer stamina for a longer and better workout overall.

Obviously ice therapy compression gear for runner has several health benefits but, they can even prevent injuries from occurring. There are arm sleeves that can protect your biceps, elbow, forearm and triceps. However, if you wish to protect just your elbow or feel that you need more support for just the elbow alone, there are sleeves made just for the elbow. Knee sleeves are made to protect just your knees but there are compression shorts that will help with your entire leg muscle to help you perform at your best.

This is one of the best sports therapies you can use because it can be used while you are in motion and prevent injuries and reduce swelling before it even happens. Most sports therapy will only help after injury and swelling occur. However, by using 110% compression gear this is less likely to even happen.

If your 110% ice needs replacements for any reason you can buy an individual replacement 110% ice insert. This is what reduces the swelling that could lead to an injury while working out. That is what makes it so different and much more effective than any other compression gear out there. Each product comes with some reusable ice inserts so you will not have to buy any extras unless you simply wish to have more or feel that it is time for replacements. The compression gear is made of special fabrics known an antimicrobial silvertech and is made of some spandex for flexibility in workouts. The compression gear is not only for men and women but also comes in several different sizes and you can choose which color you would like you compression gear to be. If you would like a compressive gear that will benefit you by your health and increase your performance to the maximum, this would be the best compression gear for runners or any other athlete.

My First Tennis Racquet Bag

Tennis has been my favorite sport since I was only eleven years old. Up until then my childhood was generally not athletic as I spent my time reading books, drawing pictures and being antisocial. Upon entering middle school sports became an integral part of my life, not by inspiration, but by necessity. Physical education became a mandatory subject and we students had only a few athletic options to choose from: bowling, cross-country and tennis. Being an inherently defiant adolescent, I chose the last option, as its placement consecutively must mean it was the least desirable and so most alternative choice. My responsible and supportive parents took me shopping for the necessary supplies for becoming a tennis all-star. At the mall we discovered that tennis must be just as much a fashion endeavor as an athletic one. There were tennis shoes, special shoelaces, polo’s in all colors imaginable on an Easter egg, shorts far too short to be permitted in any middle school P.E class and of course, tennisbags.

I remember the first Jet Pac tennis bag I ever laid eyes on with a memory vivid as a first kiss. Jet Pac makes stylish racquet bags, made to hold all of your tennis supplies without appearing bulky or overly pragmatic. Jet Pac tennis bags have been made for utility and fashion for decades now. While remembering one of the first racquet tote bags ever made by Jet Pac, it becomes clear to me that the Jet Pac tennis bags have remained consistently of high quality for years.

In shopping for physical education supplies for middle school classes, stylish racquet bags are just as important as functional racquet bags. There were three colors to choose from: robin's egg blue, cotton candy pink and flat black. The decision was obviously rather pressing, as each color could distinguish me in one way or another from fellow students. Robin's egg blue gave off an air of intelligence while cotton candy pink might get me in good with the girls. Flat black would give me a rebel reputation, not to be challenged to just any match. Of all the racquet tote bags, mine in flat black indicated that my interest in tennis was not just about fashion, but about dedication. Learning tennis became a serious endeavor for me and, thanks to the inspiration of my racquet bag I have been playing ever since.

Tail Tennis Apparel

Tail tennis clothing is one of the premier performance active wear designed with both fit and function in mind, as well as fashion. The variety of Tail tennis outfits extend through at least 17 different themes with several fashionable yet functional styles, both with the tops and bottoms, as well as dresses. The bold colors displayed in different combinations range from blues, reds, yellows, purples, white, black, coral, pinks and vibrant mixtures in patterns that make a statement that you've come to play and play hard.

The material of Tail tennis clothing is made with fabric featuring an SPF of 45+ and consisting of 93% polyester and 7% lycra for the shirts and dresses, while only 87% polyester and 13% spandex with the the skorts. These Tail tennis outfits are designed with attention to just the right moisture management with wicking properties to keep you cool and comfortable while looking great! The anti-microbial fabric and design provide not just the right fit, but also functional comfort that minimizes friction and the dreaded fabric creep when involved in a heated rally. Who needs to worry about fabric bunching up in the wrong places when you are about to smack down your opponent?

The new Tail Pretty Tough theme consists of the bold, vibrant color scheme of white, red, black, and gray, resulting in a flurry of intense assault upon the eyes of one's challenger, who must already contend with the rapid attack of your strokes. The Tail Pretty Tough collection consists of the racer back dress, with all the above colors displayed in diagonal contrast, as well as four different tanks that you can mix and match with four different skorts, two of which are pleated with contrasting colors. Rounding out the collection is a pair of form fitting black Bermuda shorts, a zip up jacket as well as a pullover. All of the outfits offer a loose yet relaxed fit allowing for freedom of movement and just the right look to show you mean business and brought your "A" game.

Tail tennis clothing continues to demonstrate why they are one of the premier designers of functional yet fashionable tennis outfits. Their vibrant, colorful active wear looks amazing and has set the standard for apparel in tennis merchandising. Take a look at the Tail Pretty Tough outfits, one of the newer themes introduced this fall, and see what combination will work right for you. Your opponent will be impressed not only by how awesome you look, but may be distracted just enough, unwillingly providing you with an even greater competitive edge. Not that you will need it, of course!

Features of the Soleus GPS Fit 1.0 Watch for Runners

Having taken a break (several years) from serious running, I was a bit surprised to see how technology and innovation had contributed so much to the sport during my absence. I should not have been surprised since most areas of life now have a technical aspect to them. But, with running I was a bit surprised and impressed at the innovations, especially in the area of GPS watches for runners.

At the time I got back into running, I felt that the best GPS sports watch was the Soleus GPS 1.0. Now I am fortunate to have replaced that watch with the Soleus GPS Fit 1.0. It is easily the best GPS sports watch on the market today. This is a well-priced watch with features that were included with both the casual and serious runner in mind.

The display uses GPS to indicate distance traveled in miles or kilometers. Additionally, it will also track calories burned. It has a 100 lap memory, world time covering all time zones, and a lithium ion battery charged through USB. If you are indoors or just do not want to use GPS mode, you can switch to timer mode and use it as a traditional stop watch. Another feature is the light modes. You can set the time frame when a light will be illuminated. This is perfect for those who run at night.

The Soleus GPS Fit 1.0 is a great value and outstanding GPS watch. My own fitness regime has benefited from wearing one every time I go out running. The amount of data it stores and its ease of use make it an ideal companion for me on the road.

One of the things I like most about this model is that they really economize the available space on the watch and focus on things you need while you’re out running. With larger numbers on the display and only four buttons (vs. six on the GPS 1.0) you can manipulate the watch while maintaining pace. It is nice for those of us with poor vision to not have to zoom in on the face to figure out what number is being displayed.

The Soleus GPS Fit 1.0 is one of the most comfortable GPS watches for runners. It is lightweight and the ventilated strap feels good on the wrist. It is water resistant to 30 meters so it’s perfect if you are a triathlete.