Knee sleeves are designed to protect your knees when you are injured, but also to prevent injuries and re-injuries. They work by providing warmth and compression to the knees. The compression increases the blood flow and the receptive input from the knee, helping an athlete perform more controlled and stable movements. The warming effect of the knee sleeves helps with increasing blood flow quicker, and is effective for keeping knees warm throughout an activity.
Traditionally, the 3mm knee sleeves are worn more by long distance runners looking for extra stability and support in their run, and the 7mm knee sleeves by weightlifters looking to lift some extra kilos with the help of extra knee support. The 5mm knee sleeve can be used for all sports and activities.
“If you have never used a knee sleeve before and you don’t have a knee injury, the best way of figuring out what thickness is right for you is by trying it on and imagining how it would feel to use it for the activities you have planned. For size, the compression should feel the same throughout the whole knee. If you weigh a little more, it can also be a good idea to increase one thickness to provide extra support to your knees”, says Johan.
Rx Knee Support 3mm: For endurance sports
The 3mm thick knee sleeve benefits athletes in endurance and long distance training. It is lighter, and ideal for endurance sports when you want to carry as light equipment as possible. The 3mm knee sleeve supports and athlete when they are starting to get tired at the end of a work out, and helps the wearer regain control of their knee movements.
Rx Knee Support 5mm: For mixed activity
This 5mm thick knee sleeve benefits the athlete in a varied training where both agility and support is required. The 5mm knee sleeve can be used for most sports, ranging from long distance runners looking for extra support to the knees to gym fitness. A general knee sleeve that can be used for all types of activities.
Rx Knee Support 7mm: For shorter, heavier activity
This 7mm thick knee sleeve offers powerful stabilisation for heavy lifting and extra support during rehabilitation. Historically, the 7mm has been most used by weightlifters needing extra support during a lift, but today it is also common in gym fitters for those doing heavy lifting. The 7mm gives a very distinct receptive input and awareness of the knee, to ensure that shorter activities are performed more precisely and securely.
To learn more about how knee sleeves are built and how they work, read an in-depth interview with Johan Bolin at: How Rehband Knee Sleeves Support and Protect your knees during a workout
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2. NEURO STIMULUS |
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1. PARESTHESIA SUBSIDES If proper dosage recommendations are being followed |
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2. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN SHORT TERM, HIGH OUTPUT WORK Ex: running/rowing/air dyne sprints |
WEEK 3&4: |
1. EXTENDED TIME TO EXHAUSTION IN MAX EFFORT PERFORMANCE TESTS | |
2. CONTINUING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN SHORT TERM, HIGH OUTPUT WORK. |
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3. IMPROVEMENT IN MID-LENGTH, HIGH OUTPUT WORK (sub 7 min) |
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4. INCREASED OVERALL POWER OUTPUT |
Twice a day, 7 days a week | |
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WEEK 1: |
WEIGHT GAIN (CREATINE). Creatine takes water with it when moving into the muscle. You'll feel a noticeable increase in muscle mass as a result. |
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STRENGTH GAIN (CREATINE). More creatine means muscles can achieve higher power output. PRs are on the cards. |
WEEK 3&4: |
1. REDUCTION IN MUSCLE SORENESS (HMB). HMB in the muscles begins to protect you from muscle damage and soreness. |
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2. FASTER RECOVERY (HMB) Less damage combined with HMB speeding muscle protein production and slowing protein breakdown means you're quicker to recover. |
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3. IMPROVED TRAINING QUALITY (HMB) You require less recovery time, meaning you will feel less beat up and will be able to train harder each day. |
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4. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS (HMB) All of this leads to quicker performance improvements in your training. From strength to metcon, you'll notice the step up. |
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5. BODY COMPOSITION (BOTH HMB AND CREATINE) Both ingredients have been proven to increase muscle mass in under four weeks. Time to flex. |
Many people tear Leather grips as they are incorrectly sized and tear under the strain of exercise.
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