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If you're a man and you've ever engaged in athletic activity of any kind, you will probably have experienced some of the side effects of vigorous exercise, like sweating. If you're not wearing the right gear then that can be a problem, as poorly-fitting, non-breathable fabrics lead to chafing and discomfort. While there is lots of sports-specific clothing designed to prevent this, there isn't so much catering to men's greatest assets (no, not your brain). This is where 2UNDR comes in. With a range of performance underwear, they have strived to make the most comfortable, high-performance products possible, and with their innovative design you can be sure that it will change perceptions of men's supports.

The Pflexx Knee Exerciser is a pioneer among knee braces and supports. Most knee supports are designed to do just that: support. They will hold the knee in place to prevent injuries caused by excess movement and may support specific parts of the knee such as the patella, ligaments or tendons. The Pflexx Knee Exerciser on the other hand is designed to strengthen the muscles around the knee as well as support, boosting strength and power in the key areas of the joint. This simple but revolutionary approach is now paving the way for knee rehabilitation products.

A 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. While that may sound like many peoples' idea of torture, it's actually what makes up an Ironman triathlon. For many people who want to push themselves to the limit, this is the ultimate test of endurance. Yet with such extreme exertion, nutrition is not only important but crucial to your safety.

No matter how fit you are or how hard you've trained, the extreme nature of an Ironman will leave you bereft of energy unless you refuel on the go. If you want to make it over the finish line you should make nutrition a priority.

Injury is something that affects the vast majority of athletes at some point or other, but it is how you deal with that injury and move on that determines how successful you will be. That's where Shock Doctor comes in. Producing a range of protective equipment for a variety of sports and activities, their products are now used around the globe, and allow athletes to recover faster, prevent future injury and stay active during rehabilitation so that they can stay at the top of their game.

With the modern advances in technology, using heart rate monitoring during exercise is now a common thing. The benefits of knowing your heart rate are numerous; you can train in various heart rate 'zones' which can burn fat or improve cardiovascular fitness, you can see an immediate physiological response to different types of exercise and you can prevent injury caused by overtraining or improper pacing, among other things. Yet if you want to wear a heart rate monitor on the go, you would usually need to wear an uncomfortable chest strap with it. Mio has changed this, though, creating accurate products that require no chest strap and sit comfortably on your wrist.

With an active lifestyle, comes side-effects. Aching muscles, injuries, fatigue and more. Compressport caters to athletes who want protection, support, and that extra edge that can be the difference between winning and losing. Made from a collaboration between doctors, manufacturers and compression specialists, their range of compression gear allows athletes, both serious and casual, to push their limits.

We all know the sport of table tennis, and the majority of people will have played at some point, whether in a pub, bar or at home. It's a very inclusive sport and can be played by people of all age groups and skill levels. What some people may not know, though, is that ping pong has been re-imagined as a three-a-side sport, and T3 is leading the way in this new surge of popularity.

Injury is a fact of life for serious athletes and average Joe's alike. Dealing with that injury, and preventing it happening in future, is the mission of Zamst. With a range of braces, wraps and supports, Zamst make sure you are fully protected, while sacrificing nothing in comfort and movement, so that you can continue performing at the highest possible level.

So you've decided to run a marathon. It's the ultimate test of endurance, and sorts out the men from the boys. But it shouldn't be entered into without a lot of planning and training, unless you want to set yourself up for failure. Nutrition plays a huge part in this, and it is one aspect that is often unwisely overlooked, or not given the attention it requires. What you put in your body is essential in allowing you to push yourself come race day, and if you want to be running rather than crawling over the finish line you should make nutrition a priority.