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What is The Best Type of Ankle Support for Me?

What is The Best Type of Ankle Support for Me?

The ankle is one of the body’s most major weight-bearing joints, and therefore, both ankle mobility and stability are essential in regular bodily functions. When finding the “best” type of ankle su...

Forward Lunges: For the Quads and Glutes

Forward Lunges: For the Quads and Glutes

Forward lunges are a quintessential lower-body exercise. They work the glutes, quads, and hamstrings, and improve your balance and coordination. Lunges also have a high ceiling in terms of progress...

BOSU Squats: Improve Proprioception

BOSU Squats: Improve Proprioception

Do you want to give BOSU squats a go? It’s a challenging squat variant that can really put your balance and proprioception to the test. Here’s how to do the squats correctly and safely for maximum ...

Bauerfeind Moves You With Compression

Bauerfeind Moves You With Compression

Pain and injury can make it difficult to stay active. Even though the medical research says physical activity is great for conditions like varicose veins and lymphoedema, pain, swelling, and limb f...

3 people resting on a hike. They are in a mountainous area. They are all wearing different compression socks.

Why You Should Wear Compression Socks for Hiking

There’s nothing like a bushwalk in the outback or the satisfaction of making it up a particularly difficult hiking trail. But as you know, long treks can lead to foot pangs and muscle soreness that...

woman running near a harbour. She is wearing a Bauerfeind Sports Knee Support

Maximising Your Marathon: The Benefits of Bauerfeind's Back Braces for Running

Are you on the fence about getting a back brace for long-distance running? While you won’t strictly need one unless you’re exercising after an injury or experiencing some back pain on your runs, th...

2 people playing basketball on an outdoor court. The man is wearing Bauerfeind NBA Sports compression knee support to protect his knee from injury

How to Choose a Basketball Knee Brace

Considering all the jumping and sharp turns, it’s not surprising that Basketball players are prone to knee injuries. While they generally won’t be as intense as those incurred in high-contact sport...

Beat the Cozy Temptation: Stay Active with Kiwi Winter Sports

Beat the Cozy Temptation: Stay Active with Kiwi Winter Sports

As cold weather is finally rolling into New Zealand, it’s getting more and more tempting to bundle up, stay in, and drop the usual exercise regimen. But as we’re sure you’ve heard a hundred times b...

The Best Core Workout: Build Stability and Power

The Best Core Workout: Build Stability and Power

If you want a flatter abdomen, more power when lifting and playing sports, and a reduced risk of back pain and injury, you've come to the right place! We've compiled a list of the best exercises to...

Partial Forward Lunges: Strengthen the Knee

Partial Forward Lunges: Strengthen the Knee

Partial forward lunges are a great way to ease into full forward lunges, whether you’re warming up or getting back into exercise after injury. This variant activates the quads, core, and hamstrings...