Many people don't realize it... While skiing and snowboarding, optimal muscle pumping isn't taking place in your calves. Because your lower legs are virtually motionless in your ski or snowboard boots, blood circulation in your calf muscles is far from ideal. Winter sports enthusiasts often experience tired legs, stiff calves, or restless thighs by the second or third day.
Complete your winter sports outfit:
Burning thighs?
Whether you're an experienced or inexperienced skier, we're all familiar with those burning thighs. It's not surprising, as your thighs are constantly under tension and get little rest. Your ski boots alone put an unusual strain on you: your feet are positioned with your heels slightly higher than your toes. To maintain balance, you have to bend your knees. This puts significant and prolonged strain on the muscles at the front of your thighs. Some people only experience the feeling of tired or burning thighs after a 3-kilometer descent, while others experience it after just a few hundred meters. This is caused by a buildup of toxins in your thighs. Did you know that the Herzog Pro Compression Pants ensure that these toxins are removed more easily both during and especially after skiing? Ideal if you want to be fresh and ready to hit the slopes the next day!
Never cold feet again
Always suffer from cold feet during your winter sports holiday? It makes sense... Simply put, your feet are far from your heart, so warm blood doesn't reach them as quickly and easily. Especially when the muscle pumping action of your calves is significantly hampered by your static ski boots. With the Support Compression Socks, you're guaranteed warm toes. They have a slightly thicker footbed than our regular PRO Sport Compression Socks and are knitted with micro-fibers that guarantee ideal heat exchange.
Maybe you recognize this… After a day of intense skiing or snowboarding, your legs can feel quite heavy in the evening. The next day, you might feel a bit stiff, experience sore calves, or even suffer from the first signs of cramps. Many winter sports enthusiasts also experience that burning sensation in their thighs. How can you ensure you hit the slopes with fresh legs every day during your winter sports holiday?
Elle Kempenears
Pro skier, Belgium
I broke my leg for the second time while alpine skiing and knew that rehabilitation would be difficult. To get back to sports faster, I contacted Herzog about their compression socks. Thanks to their compression socks, I suffered much less from fluid retention and shin splints, so I was able to walk again in no time during my rehabilitation. I am now back on my skis much faster than during my first rehabilitation. The compression tubes and socks are also easy to wear under my ski socks and provide extra shock absorption while skiing. Herzog Medical certainly helped me with a smoother recovery.
I broke my leg for the second time while alpine skiing and knew that rehabilitation would be difficult. To get back to sports faster, I contacted Herzog about their compression socks. Thanks to their compression socks, I suffered much less from fluid retention and shin splints, so I was able to walk again in no time during my rehabilitation. I am now back on my skis much faster than during my first rehabilitation. The compression tubes and socks are also easy to wear under my ski socks and provide extra shock absorption while skiing. Herzog Medical certainly helped me with a smoother recovery.
