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Floyd Mayweather regularly uses cryotherapy before and after his gruelling training sessions and maintains a 49-0 unbeaten record. Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, arguably the most famous names in the NBA, also swear by cryotherapy to stay at the top of their game. Of course, taking an ice bath to aid recovery is nothing new, but targeted cryotherapy has now revolutionised cold temperature rehabilitation for amateurs and professionals alike. Plus, it is a lot more pleasant than an ice bath.

Energy gels are a fairly new addition to the health and fitness world, but they have already made a big splash, particularly in running circles. A convenient way to load up on carbohydrates, they are now a staple in the race-day routine of many athletes. With so many on the market, though, and still relatively little known about them, it is hard to choose which is right for you, and what exactly they do.

Foldable isn't something that immediately comes to mind when you think of kayaks. Yet that's what Oru have created in a revolutionary piece of design that combines ancient ideas with space-age technology. If you like to get out on the water but don't like carrying around a huge boat on your back, or if you live in a flat, then this just might be the product for you.

Anyone familiar with the world of sports nutrition and supplements will know about the horror that is a lumpy shake. We know it's doing our body good but sometimes the consistency makes it almost impossible to stomach, much less enjoy it. That's where Promixx comes in. Leaving the humble shaker ball in its dust, Promixx mixes your supplements with the touch of a button for a great result every time.

Anyone who has ever been on a long run will know that every little advantage or bit of assistance you can get is extremely valuable. That's what Nathan's products try to give runners, whether beginners or veterans. When you feel like giving up it's always handy to have that extra bit of fluid you need to rehydrate, or reflective gear allowing you to keep going well into the night.

Anyone who lives an active lifestyle knows some of the unfortunate consequences of this; back pain, knee pain, shin splints, tennis elbow, to name just a few of the conditions that can afflict the dedicated athlete. Yet KT tape is fighting to minimise the impact of these injuries, and allow you to rest and recover before coming back stronger than ever.

Tennis Elbow is one of the most widespread, and annoying, injuries out there. We all know someone who has suffered from it, or have suffered from it ourselves. With as many as one in three of us feeling some discomfort from it at any one point, it is a good idea to know how best to prevent it or, failing that, treat it.

As many as one in three young adults experience knee pain at some point. One of the most common causes of this is Patellofemoral pain syndrome, which can also affect labourers and athletes, among others. It can have a negative effect on your quality of life, but luckily there are several ways the pain can be managed, or eliminated altogether.

Something most sportsmen and women dread is an ACL Tear. If you feel a pop in your knee you immediately fear the worst. A serious, debilitating injury, it can put you out of action for months. But if you are sensible you can lessen the damage with proper treatment and help to prevent it happening again.