Why You Should Never Skip a Warm-Up

When you have to work out but are pressed for time, skipping the warm-up seems reasonable. But those few extra minutes spent warming up are critical for both performance and overall health. If you’ve ever wondered never skip a warm up really matters, this guide breaks down the benefits, the risks of skipping it, and […]
4 Steps to Proper Post Workout Recovery

Most gym-goers believe that the key to making the most of their workouts is training hard, day in and day out. Though intense exercise is essential, if you don’t give your body a chance to recover between sessions, you’ll be setting yourself up for a great setback. Proper recovery is just as crucial to improving […]
Muscle Knots After Back Workouts: What to Do About Them

If you are someone who regularly performs back workouts, you probably already know that it is not unusual to experience muscle knots after you have finished with your exercise routine. The worst part about it is that the aches and pains from these knots can last for hours or even days, leaving you in agony […]
How to Use Technology to Improve Your Running Lifestyle

When I first ventured into the world of running for health and fitness, I didn’t really have a plan or any idea of how to be effective. I’d run around my neighborhood aimlessly, and usually I found myself fatiguing far earlier than I wanted to. I even ran into a few injuries here and there, […]
Discovering Tiger Tail On The Fly

I started using tiger tail on the fly products in 2015 while participating in a 218.3-mile relay race called the Wild Rogue Relay, which takes place in Southern Oregon. I came into that race babying my hamstrings, which were on the verge of failing me from over training. I was lucky enough to have a […]
Travel with Tiger Tail

It never fails to amuse me when I have to explain to a TSA agent at the airport what exactly the black and orange stick is that I carry around in my bag. Sometimes they just wave me off and smile and other times they look at it and try to figure out If it […]
7 Steps for the Perfect Doggy Massage

This weekend, I took my pup, Zuri, on his first hike! He bounded up the trail, leaping boulders and splashing through mud, all with a smile plastered on his face. The day after the hike was full of naps, downward dogs, and slow ambles. Unfortunately, the next day was the day of DOMS — and […]
3 Minerals to Keep Our First Responders’ Muscles Happy

As a thank you to the firefighters, police officers, and other first responders who put their lives on the line to serve us, we dedicate this guide to the best minerals for first responders. Thank you for your service. It comes as no surprise that our first responders need to be physically able to do […]
Practical Travel Gear — For Your Next Adventure, TigerTail Massage Tools – A Quick Review

Travel Massage Tools Reviewed by Practical Travel Gear Practical Travel Gear tested and reviewed our compact travel massage tools, including the Roadster, Curve Ball, and Tiger Ball. The review highlights how these travel massage tools help relieve sore muscles, ease tight spots, and support recovery on the go. Travel massage tools from Tiger Tail are […]
How I Took 7 Days Off Running Without the World Ending…

As an endurance runner for many years, my daily run is often my favorite part of the day. Whether a tough mental run or one of those runs that seems effortless, the runitation* and post-run sense of accomplishment is the height of each day. Which made what I’m about to share all the more surprising […]