Roll With the Punches
Luis Garcia is a rising athlete in the boxing profession, and is one of Incrediwear’s new ambassadors. Garcia was raised in Ixtlán Del Río, Mexico, but was originally born in Juneau, Alaska. At age 11, he moved back to the states and began his boxing career at age 17. He identifies as an Alaska-Mexican Boxer. |
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Garcia’s determination and dedication to the sport has made him rise to become a local star in Juneau, Alaska. His fighting style can somewhat mimic the out-fighter style, which boxers like Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Benny Leonard, and Gene Tunney are known for. But Garcia considers “his style” more of a mix between Mexican and his favorite boxer, Canelo Alvarez, who tends to lean toward the boxer-puncher and counterpuncher styles.
Whatever people believe Garcia’s style is, the fact is it’s working extremely well in the ring. With a 23-3-0 record so far, Garcia’s continued success is moving him to take the next step in his career by fighting outside of Alaska.
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On November 17, 2016, Garcia sent Incrediwear a video of him training with an Incrediwear Calf Sleeve testifying “been abusing the calf sleeve and it’s been doing me wonders!” The process of watching some Garcia’s bouts was such a treat for the Incrediwear organization that the decision was quickly made to bring Garcia onboard.
Incrediwear knows the range of injuries boxers can attain during a bout. Some of the more common injuries are; cuts and bruises, sprains and strains, concussions, fractures, and dislocated shoulder(s). Where Incrediwear can’t keep a boxer from being cut or bruised by incoming fists; Incrediwear products can focus on accelerating a boxer’s recovery and injury prevention specifically with sprains, strains, certain fractures, and dislocated shoulders.
Incrediwear’s injury prevention and accelerated recovery allow athletes to not only protect their muscles from fatigue or injury during their workouts, but allows for increased circulation while they are at rest. The benefits range from pain relief, decreased inflammation & swelling, increased oxygen to the muscles, and optimized performance.
It is our privilege to help young athletes like Garcia and veteran athletes maintain their health and fitness to assist them in optimizing their performance and recovery so that they can be at their best.
Life On the Downhill - Maria Tviberg
Incrediwear features our newest ambassador, Maria Tviberg, this week as a rising star in her discipline. Tviberg is a Norwegian Alpine Skier, who competes for the national team of Norway. She moved to Geilo at age 14 with her family in order to ski more.
“My family has sacrificed a lot to get me to where I am today,” Tviberg said. “In my spare time I like to use my time with my family and friends, and I also have a dog who I love being with.”
Alpine (AKA downhill) skiing highlights competitors to race down snow covered slopes on skis with fixed heel bindings. Skiers follow the fall line down the slope’s steepest direction, trying to beat the fastest time of other skiers. As a result, many accidents happen from a skier’s miscalculation, resulting in an isolated fall. Knee injuries account for over 30% of Alpine skiing injuries.
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Despite being quite young, Maria has dealt with numerous injuries over the years. However, she keeps a positive attitude because she believes when you are positive, anything is possible.
"I’ve dealt with many injuries,” Tviberg comments. “Incrediwear has been a big help in my recovery and rehab. They made me able to train harder and more, to get me back on track where I belong; the slopes, with skies on my feet! I love the products especially the knee sleeves, recovery legs and socks stand out to me."
Out of the total events she competed in for 2015; Tviberg placed in the top four of eleven events, five of which she won overall. Her determination, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for skiing is a huge part of what inspires us at Incrediwear to produce active recovery products to help athletes and active people everywhere to recover faster, and optimize performance for whatever mountain(s) in life you need to conquer.
Don't Wish For Relief. Expect It.
The top 5 injuries for Golf are Back Pain, Tendinitis in the Elbows, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff injuries, and Wrist injuries; all of which can be linked to the golfer’s swing.
Golf may seem like an easy going game, but the slightest flaw in your swing can keep you from playing all eighteen holes. This is why Incrediwear, pro athletes, physicians, and medical trainers recommend all our products to professional and amateur players for any sport in which they are competing. All our products not only help you recover, but can assist in injury resistance as well.
Many are not aware that you can wear our products 24/7, (taking them off to wash them of course). The more you wear the product(s), the more time is given for it to work on reducing swelling by increasing circulation. The increase in circulation works much better than compression.
For the most part, compression is much like the band aid for sports injuries. Unlike compression, our products stimulate nutrient dense cells that work to flush out symptoms affiliated with many sports injuries that cause pain, fatigue, and swelling.
Don't live with elbow discomfort anymore. Get faster relief now with Incrediwear, and save yourself the pain of dealing with it everyday.
Lose the Pain For Your Golf Game
The top 5 injuries for Golf are Back Pain, Tendinitis in the Elbows, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff injuries, and Wrist injuries; all of which can be linked to the golfer’s swing.
Golf may seem like an easy going game, but the slightest flaw in your swing can keep you from playing all eighteen holes. This is why Incrediwear, pro athletes, physicians, and medical trainers recommend all our products to professional and amateur players for any sport in which they are competing. All our products not only help you recover, but can assist in injury resistance as well.
Many are not aware that you can wear our products 24/7, (taking them off to wash them of course). The more you wear the product(s), the more time is given for it to work on reducing swelling by increasing circulation. The increase in circulation works much better than compression.
For the most part, compression is much like the band aid for sports injuries. Unlike compression, our products stimulate nutrient dense cells that work to flush out symptoms affiliated with many sports injuries that cause pain, fatigue, and swelling.
Don't live with elbow discomfort anymore. Get faster relief now with Incrediwear, and save yourself the pain of dealing with it everyday.
Run With Incrediwear
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Being in the Health & Fitness industry is not just about selling products because it’s business as usual and there’s a company to run. At least this is what Incrediwear believes. Incrediwear keeps in mind that our products are a tool to help prevent injuries and help recover from them.
With the amazing results that our products have on knee pain, thigh pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, etc.; we are also keeping our eyes open to bring awareness to strategic ways you can be better equipped to live a healthier and active lifestyle. Avoiding knee pain is a great start, since it is the most common sports injury.
Not all knees are the same. Not all elbows are the same. Not all backs are the same. Some need more support than others. If you have trouble staying active or working out; Incrediwear is there when you need it. You may have tried compression before, which studies have shown have little to no results for recovery and performance.
Incrediwear strives to help you maintain and/or improve an active lifestyle with our products that do not have to compress in order to work. If you are running with knee pain, you’ll be surprised by what our products can do to help alleviate soreness, pain, and muscle fatigue.
Pro athletes, such as pro football players, wear our knee sleeves during game time. Our knee sleeves are designed to not hinder your movement, so you can be actively confident about wearing one or two during your run, workout, or just being up and moving around. Stay active and healthy, and continue living life to the fullest.
Milestones & Mindsets for Recovery
In 2010, several studies were released on compression products, which found compression had some recovery benefits, but revealed hardly any performance increasing effects, and many showed no performance increase at all.
Incrediwear was still new to the sportswear industry at the time. The psychological paradigm was and still is very much centered around compression being the end all to recovery and performance.
The truth about compression for athletes is that it may give some recovery benefits, but we believe athletes and people who want to stay active are seeking more out of what they wear for recovery and performance. As we keep emphasizing, Incrediwear doesn’t need to compress to help accelerate your recovery and/or optimize your performance.
While compression may still be the center of recovery for the sportswear industry; many athletes, trainers, and physicians are turning to Incrediwear for recovery and optimizing performance. Our proof of this came in this week as we hit a milestone of featuring our products in over 30 countries worldwide.
Many more are starting to take notice and changing their paradigm about compression. Because where compression may give some relief for recovery, Incrediwear is proving it’s not just mind over matter. The embedded active ingredients in our products is transforming the sportswear industry, and people are able to have access to recovery products that bring actual relief.
Make Sure To Watch Your Back
Recovery from Back pain can be strenuous for athletes and non-athletes. The two main causes of consistent back pain among athletes are repeated hyperextension and/or pain caused by contact or strain. Although consistent back pain is unusual in young (children) athletes; it should always be taken seriously if back pain persists.
Repeated hyperextension occurs when the spine is continuously over extended or “bending back.” Much like if you were to take a thin piece of aluminum and bend it back and forth. Each bend weakens the medal where its bending. This also referred to as “spinal overload syndrome,” which mostly stems from sports like gymnastics, lacrosse, diving, dancing, etc. Repeated hyperextension places a lot of stress on the structures of the back that allow for flexibility.
The second cause of consistent back pain either involves taking a heavy blow to the back or having the muscles strained too much. These causes are usually found in contact sports such as football, or weight lifting (if someone tries to lift too much). Contact or strain can lead to spinal disc problems, which again are unusual in young athletes, but should always be looked for when a young athlete is complaining about consistent back pain after participating in these kinds of sports or activities.
You don’t need to be an athlete to have consistent back pain. It’s useful to be able to accurately describe your back pain for helping to diagnose the underlying cause. Some examples are…
Axial Pain (AKA Mechanical Pain) – can be described best as a dull or sharp pain that comes and goes. Muscle strains are the most common cause for this type of pain.
Radicular Pain (AKA Sciatica) – can be described as deep or searing pain. Radicular pain runs along the nerve to the arm or leg, which can be paired with weakness or numbness to the limb. The cause for this type of pain can stem from a herniated disc, compression and/or inflammation injury to a nerve root in the spine.
Referred Pain – can be described as achy or dull, varies in intensity, and generally manifests in different places along the spine.
Your back is an important part to you staying active. Watch out for it with plenty of rest if you feel it is strained, bruised or hyperextended. If you have back problems or strained back muscles, we invite you to try one of our Back Braces to help with support and recovery. Get back to being active and embrace life now!
Sources: spine-health.com, healthychildren.org
Fall Equals Fun & Fantastic Adventures!
We're celebrating the time of colorful leaves falling, an extra hour to sleep (coming in November?), and sharing in fantastic adventures with friends. So we've compiled a list of things that are awesome to do in the fall to stay active and healthy. Keep your Incrediwear on hand to help accelerate your recovery to get you back out there and do it again the next day!1. Take a ride in a hot air balloon
2. Blaze a trail you've never ventured before (hike, hike, hike)!
3. Tailgate at your local high school football game
4. Get lost in a corn maze
5. Go apple picking
6. Enjoy Okoberfest with friends
7. Eat a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich while taking a stroll
8. Jump into your neighbor's leaf pile
9. Eat a candy apple at a friend's party
10. Tour a winery
11. Climb a tree
12. Buy a new pair of jeans and make them your favorite
13. Make a list of things you're thankful for, and write them out on the sidewalk in chalk
14. Run a race (even if it's just against yourself)
15. Walk in the woods just to hear the leaves crunch beneath your feet
Take the time to enjoy fall because it only comes around once a year!
5 Exercises You Can Do With Knee Pain To Help Reach Your Health & Fitness Goals
Dealing with knee pain can be a huge road block to staying active. Knee injuries are actually one of the most common sports injuries, and can take a lot of time to mend. However, this should not deter you from living an active and healthy lifestyle. Here are five exercises from experts in fitness to help you stay on top of your workout routines. Combine these exercises with Incrediwear products to help you feel good and comfortable all day long.
- Donkey Kicks – Stand with your feet lined up with your shoulders and hands together. You can also have small dumbbells in hand. Start by side stepping to the right, and kick your left foot up toward your butt, while opening your elbows out wide. Come back to your original stance, and then alternate stepping out to the left.
- Side Step-Ups – Stand sideways next to a step, curb, or box; anything that is just below knee height. Put your closest foot to the step on top of it, then use that leg only to step up, and completely extend your hips when you’re on top. Resist placing your other foot on the step for a count of five, then step down. For more resistance to this workout, hold onto dumbbells while stepping up and down.
- Knee Lifts – Starting with your arms stretched above your head, bring your right knee up, and simultaneously bring your arms down to where your right hand is over your chest with the elbow extended, and your left arm extended away from your chest. You can utilize some lightweight dumbbells for more resistance to the workout.
- Supine Knee Flexion – Lie down on your back with a loop band (AKA resistance band), secured in front of your body. Take one foot and loop the band around it. Bend that knee in toward your chest, so that the band is tensed. Hold at the top for 30 seconds. Then slowly ease that the leg back down.
- Solo-Leg Bridges – Lie down on your back with your arms placed fully stretched out so you are in a “T” shape. Bend your knees, but keep your heels flat on the floor and as close to your butt as possible. Begin by extending one leg up to be parallel with your thighs. Next, lift your hips up to be inline with your torso, and hold for a count of three. Slowly lower your hips back to the ground. It is recommended you do ten reps with one leg before switching to the other.
Maximizing Performance Through A Historic Method
Your father may have told you once, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Incrediwear has taken this approach in our recovery wear products. We have taken a hundred(s)-year-old method for recovery, and embedded it into our sportswear products. This means Incrediwear isn’t just another method for athletes to recover, it means athletes have a better choice in recovery.Embracing the change from traditional compression is an ideal not easily knocked out of the park. Compression is and has been a huge part of how we think about recovery. Major activewear and/or sportswear brands are constantly looking to change up designs for sleekness, comfort, and functionality.
You may have heard about several fabric technology claims such as; cools down your skin, or even sportswear made from condom material. These leaping strides into activewear and/or sportswear technology in the health & fitness industry can sometimes make other products go unnoticed due to the high volume of exposure in advertising by huge corporate giants that are desperate to keep up with cultural fashion trends.
We believe we can be the most active solution for young and professional athletes today. Athletes, medical professionals, and active people everywhere are becoming more aware of alternate solutions with recovery and the functionality of how our recovery wear products are able to help them to peak performance, and keep them feeling comfortable all day long.
Believing compression is the only method for recovery is like believing chemotherapy is the only cure for cancer. There are other methods. So how do we know which ones actually work? The answer of course is your own body, and not everybody’s body is the same. You have to explore to see if the method works or not.
This is why we take keep our eye on the ball when designing our products, and making them affordable. We encourage anyone wanting to try our products to try it, and see for themselves how this historical method is the best at peaking performance for your active lifestyle.
Comfort For Healthy Living & Peak Performance
Incrediwear’s Performance Capri & Pant for Women are coming soon along with our
Hip Brace that is uniquely & specifically designed for hip support.
Incrediwear thrives to help you dynamically move through your world, and recover quicker with our Recovery Wear products. Our products are centered around peaking performance, and maintaining a reputation for keeping you moving when you want to stay active.
The Incrediwear Hip Brace has two separate variant designs for the right or left hip. The Incrediwear Hip Brace can be comfortably worn under or over clothes. For the best recovery results, the Hip Brace should be worn underneath clothing.
Find how great you feel with products that don’t need to compress to work because Incrediwear takes you beyond compression to help peak your performance, which turns the spotlight to our recovery wear for women coming soon.
The Performance Capri & Pant for Women takes staying active to new level of Health & Fitness. Designed for comfort and maximizing performance; the Incrediwear Capri & Pant for Women have a high waistband, with a single inseam that allows for greater flexibility as your body moves during any physical activity. The waistband of both products have a small secret pocket to hold essentials during your workout routines.
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Embrace change, and challenge your limits with Incrediwear's Performance Capri & Pant for Women, and the Incrediwear Hip Brace that are not only for maximizing comfort, but carry natural active elements for peaking performance and your recovery.
Professional Wellness Month
Learning how to defy our limits (this month) is an important part of living a happier and healthier life. June is Professional Wellness Month at Incrediwear, a dedication to health and well being. The mind and body go hand-in-hand. If your mind is not in a good place, it can be difficult to get your body into a good place. So we've compiled some tips, gathered from various sources, to help with creating a healthier you this month and beyond.1. Develop a sense of contentment – It's easy to look and focus on the negative things in life. However, taking time to think about what is good in our lives can give us the motivation to be active, move around, and create a healthier physicality. By engaging the mind in uplifting thoughts, exercising and staying active becomes more fulfilling.
2. Do something brand new – One of the best ways to begin practicing a better you and developing a greater sense of well-being is to step out and do something you've never attempted. One way to do this is what is known as a "Deadline Party." Get a group of friends together and make a plan for you all to do something that is result oriented. This can be anything from a fitness goal to an art project. But agree on an allotted time (3 weeks to 3 months). Then at the end of the allotted time come together and have a party!
3. Beat the heat – It may be summer, but that does not mean you have to sleep in all the time. Set your alarm to rise early and get active while it's still cool outside. By getting up early and becoming active, you can engage your mind with your body to feel a sense of accomplishment. Feeling a sense of accomplishment can improve your health by establishing more of a sense of self-worth in you.
4. Laugh and have fun – Isn't this what summer is for? For many of us, balancing work and play can be difficult, but it can be so crucial to our well-being. So find time, even at work to laugh with co-workers, and spend time laughing with friends. Laughter reduces the level of stress, and releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and dopamine. This increases the production of serotonin and endorphins, which reduce the effects of stress.
5. Get comfortable with you – Take time to reflect this month on the fact that nobody can be you, but you. Self-esteem and self-confidence can generate motivation to remain active. It can also motivate you to test your own limitations in the way you think, move, and live. Take time to reflect on what you want, and what you need. This is not selfish thing. It can actually help you invest more in relationships and communicate who you are as a person, which can elevate your health and well-being.