Intelliskin STUFF WE LIKE
It’s no secret that the benefits of hours spent training in the gym and consistently surfing can be ultimately negated by poor posture. With so much sitting in our daily lives, from work to commuting and leisure, we often let our guard down. Shoulders roll forward, backs lose their curves and necks protrude forward. Long term speaking, this makes us susceptible to injury. That’s why we decided to give Intelliskin a try. The Intelliskin wearable product was created by Dr. Tim Brown, a medical director for the ASP as well as professional volleyball tours in the 1980s. To help athletes, he utilized functional taping, which helped and continues to help competitors train and play despite their injuries. This method quickly became a staple in the world of athletics, and because athletes were asking for his help so often, Dr. Brown tried to create wearable technology mimicking the taping technique. After several trial and error sessions using old wetsuits and rashguards, the first shirt was born. Today, it’s endorsed by a host of athletes across a wide spectrum of sports, including surfing.
- and feedback was unanimous: the technology does make a difference. So what does it feel like? The shirts fit tight, like a wetsuit top, and can be worn underneath t-shirts and sweaters. Not only does the shirt seemingly realign poor posture; it makes customers aware of just how poor their posture was beforehand, and acts as a trainer for the muscles, teaching proper alignment. While sitting at a desk and walking, shoulders felt significantly pulled back, and backs felt far more comfortable. It’s important to only wear it for a few hours, because a hint of gratifying soreness can set in. Specific models provide added bonuses, too. The Foundation Long Sleeve model can actually be worn as a rashguard while surfing, and the TravelPro Tee is perfect to preventing poor posture on long, overnight flights. Overall, the product does just as the Intelliskin slogan says: makes you stand taller. For more information, visit intelliskin.net.
We tried four Intelliskin products - the Foundation Long Sleeve, the TravelPro, the AirStream Tee, and the Foundation