Men's Fitness South Africa

Ask the trainer

What’s the deal with that colourful tape I see runners and CrossFitters wearing on their legs, arms, knees, and elbows? Does it really do something or is it a stupid fad?

LEN S. JOHANNESBURG

It’s Kinesio tape! And if you’re nursing an injury but continuing to train, it could be your new best friend for support.Kinesio tape, or elastic therapeutic tape, is designed to boost the body’s natural healing process for instructions.

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