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Get familiar with ABC and DVT
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Our mantra at Soul Legs is "ABC" which stands for Aid Blood Circulation. A healthy blood circulation can help prevent alot of discomfort and health problems. Muscle contraction actually helps in blood circulation and if you have little of that, blood tends to pool around the legs, especially at the ankles, this may result in blood clotting. Most doctors advise patients who are confined to a bed after surgery, to wear compression legwear. Since they are unable to move and contract their muscles, compression legwear helps to narrow the diameter of veins in order to enhance blood flow from the...
Compression Fashion Revolution?
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As sports compression wear start to gain traction among professional, semi-professional and non-professional athletes, where does this leave the other type of compression legwear? Fashion can be categorized into classic/timeless, a passing fad or a trend. Fashion is important as part of a person's grooming and more so if you're keen on making a certain impression. For the longest time, compression legwear was worn by people who needed it as prescribed by their doctor. One can't deny the therapeutic benefits of this simple yet practical invention. Now, with such stylish compression legwear designs, people tend to wear these stylish compression...
Sponsor of Ultra Aquathlon 2015
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We had a great time mingling with the participants and their supporters who had some questions about our sports compression range. As a co-founder, I was invited up on stage to give away some prizes. Prize winners received a pair of our awesome muscle performance enhancing compression sports socks. The colors are so attractive, they're even great for night training! Check out the list of benefits and learn more about the design specs here Below are some pictures from the event. Congratulations to all the participants, you were very inspiring. And to the winners - Keep on winning! A big...
Shopping pains
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I know how difficult it is to buy compression legwear that is fashionable. You're either looking to buy compression hosiery because your doctor has recommended you to or you have read about the benefits of wearing it and you'd like to get a few pairs for yourself to replace the non-compression socks or stockings you're wearing. Buying a pair that looks fashionable isn't always easy. How would you go about doing this? Are you satisfied with the current way of finding it? We are always working towards making it as convenient as possible for customers to purchase a fashionable...
Muscle soreness and lactic acid
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It is a misconception that lactic acid causes muscle soreness. Many athletes now turn to compression socks to help them with muscle warm up, enhance sports performance and aid in muscle recovery. The benefits far outweigh wearing non-compression socks during high intensity exercises and training. Before you decide on whether compression sports socks work for you, let's check out how your muscles work. What is lactic acid? Lactic acid is produced by the muscles. We start to breathe faster as we use our muscles, to introduce more oxygen into the blood. The muscles produce energy by using oxygen and glucose...