Healthy Lifestyles

In these difficult times, aZengear would like to show our appreciation for doctors and nurses who tirelessly spend lots of time on their feet to fight the coronavirus infection. For a limited time only, and while our supplies last, we are offering a free pair of our popular compression socks to practicing health professionals in the EU and USA. How to Get a Free Pair 1. Please send us a message with the Subject Line: Covid-19 Support for Nurses or contact us on Instagram or Facebook via private messaging 2. Confirm that you are a health professional (picture of your...

Congratulations on making the right decision and buying aZengear compression gear! Here are some tips on how to wear and care after your compression socks: Your compression socks can be worn regularly on a daily basis or occasionally when you exercise or traveling long distances. If you’ve bought a pair of socks for sports, we recommend you to wear the socks before your physical activity to activate your muscles and during the activity to boost your performance. Our socks can comfortably be worn for multiple hours at a time. If for any reason you feel discomfort or experience negative effects...

For anyone new to running, nothing matters more than a continuous focus on injury prevention. Along with shin splints, there are hundreds of painful and potentially debilitating conditions that accompany poor exercise regimes/techniques. To ensure you stay safe and enjoy your active lifestyle, the following injury-prevention guidelines come highly recommended:

Running is widely regarded as one of the best forms of exercise for a healthy weight loss. It is also one of the most affordable and accessible approaches to everyday exercise which just about anyone can participate in. Nevertheless, if you do intend to get into running specifically to lose weight, there are a few guidelines to follow: 1. Professional Advice Before beginning any weight loss regime, it is important to consult with a doctor or qualified professional. Your current physical health should be evaluated in full, in order to determine the best course of action for losing weight. Not every approach to weight-loss is suitable for every person looking to lose weight.

Alongside the prior-mentioned physical benefits, running can also benefit psychological health in a multitude of ways: 1. Mood Enhancement - Running prompts the release of endorphins in the brain, which are known to trigger a sense of wellbeing, happiness and even euphoria. This chemical response within the brain explains why runners often feel the most incredible sense of joy and happiness following challenging runs, even when their bodies are exhausted.