5 tips to get through the winter without injuries

1. Warm those muscles up!

If you want to prevent typical running injuries, flexible muscles are very important. Therefore, always do a warm-up before you actually start training. Did you know that your muscles tense up more when it's very cold outside? It's a big mistake to start your workout hard right away, thinking: 'I'll get warm faster that way'. This will cause your muscles to tense up even more and increases the chance of calf complaints and Achilles tendon problems. It's smart to do some simple stretching exercises at home before you leave to warm up all your muscles properly.

2. Build up your training

Do you have a tempo run on your schedule? Before you start running at a higher pace, it's smart to first run relaxed for at least 10 minutes. Give your muscles and tendons time to get well supplied with blood. This is very important because your body absorbs up to three times (!) your own body weight with every landing during running. You can imagine that with every step, your muscles, tendons, and shin membranes are considerably pulled. Do you want to support your calves a little extra? Herzog PRO Sports Compression Socks significantly reduce shock loads during running. This helps prevent muscle damage and muscle soreness.

3. Support your feet

Since your body tends to keep its core warm and the extremities of your body are much less well supplied with blood, your hands and feet are vulnerable. As a runner, thin but warm gloves are an absolute 'must' in winter. You also need to 'wrap' your feet well. Did you know that Herzog Compression Ankle Socks have optimal heat exchange and also support your arch? This means not only warm feet, but also extra support for your heel-instep line.