Man hiking up a steep mountain in sports performance socks

The Benefits of Wearing Sports Compression Socks

Do you jog? Play tennis? Hike? Mountain bike? Sports compression socks may not turn you into a pro athlete, but many pro athletes and sports enthusiasts alike wear them for a reason. From reducing muscle fatigue to improving proprioception, here’s how a pair of sports compression socks can help you in your chosen sport.   Why you should wear sports compression...

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Thomas Rohler training

Supporting Athletes in the Season of Sports

We have a long history of supporting Pro Athletes as they train, compete, and recover. And this season, we’re once again gearing up to support them on the world’s biggest stage. Read on to learn what our products can do for Pros, gymgoers, and fitness fanatics - and some of your favourite athletes’ Bauerfeind picks.   Athletics Brooke Buschkuehl (@brookestratton)...

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Walid Yassine, Managing Director of Bauerfeind, with Tom Dearden, Daly Cherry-Evans and Harry Grant of the Queensland Marrons

Bauerfeind and QRL Team Up to Enhance Performance

The big on-field moments often determine the outcome of a high-paced State of Origin match.  But what’s not spoken about as much are the small moments and the “one percenters” that happen away from the bright lights.  For the Queensland Maroons and Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons teams, the small things in their preparation include the need for players to have...

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man and woman doing sumo squats at the gym. They are holding weighted gym balls for more resistance

Sumo Squats: Exercise for Glutes and Inner Thighs

Sumo squats are an excellent addition to leg day. They target muscle groups similar to those of a regular squat, with a particular focus on the inner thighs. As many traditional leg workouts (squats, lunges, donkey kicks) don’t put much focus on the inner thighs, adding an exercise that does is a good way to correct muscular imbalances, improve support...

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Man running through the park wearing the Bauerfeind Sports Achilles Support to help with Achilles pain when running

Achilles Tendon Pain When Running

Feeling Achilles tendon pain when running? It is a very common (and very irritating) overuse injury to get. And unfortunately, if you ignore it, it can worsen over time. So, let’s get into Achilles tendon irritation, how to treat it, and how to prevent it in the future.    ANATOMY OF ACHILLES TENDON PAIN FROM RUNNING Achilles tendon pain is most...

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Man swimming laps in the pool

Swim Like the Pros: Tips to Swim Faster and More Efficiently

Do you want to swim like an Olympic athlete? While the tips below won’t help you get the body composition of Michael Phelps, they will help you become a better swimmer. From breathing tips to the best dryland exercises, here’s how to swim faster and more efficiently.     Practice breathing Breathing well may be second nature on land, but swimmers...

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man running in calf compression sleeves to avoid calf injury and pain

Combating Calf Injuries and Pain

Calf pain is a common problem, especially among runners and other athletes. If you’re going through it, you know how much it can affect your fitness routine and daily life. And if you’ve never had it, trust us, you don’t want it. So, here’s what you can do to avoid calf injuries and pain.    Common causes of calf pain...

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Man dancing like a pro

Dance Like the Pros: Workouts, Nutrition, and Gear to Dance Better

Are you just starting out, or have you danced for a while? Either way, the tips below will help you improve your form, stamina, and flexibility to work on more complex routines and dance like the pros.   Warm up before dancing Warming up before dance boosts circulation, increasing oxygen and nutrient supply to the muscles and loosening them up....

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