Performance-Enhancing Socks Being Used by Top Marathoners

Performance-Enhancing Socks Being Used by Top Marathoners and First-Time Runners in New York City Marathon
Tuesday November 1, 5:20 am ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance-enhancing socks incorporating new technology are being used by seasoned and first-time marathoners in this year's New York City Marathon and in other sports and fitness training.

Oxysox, oxygenating knee-high socks, created by Dr. Graham Kelly, a vascular surgeon, are for the top-tier athlete, "weekend warrior," mall walker and junior enthusiast. Studies have shown that Oxysox elevate aerobic capacity, lower heart rate and reduce leg fatigue and pain. They are sold on teh internet at Revel Sports at http://revelsports.com .

"Retired New York Knicks basketball player, Jerome Williams, ordered another two-dozen to keep himself 'oxygenated' off the court and during workouts," according to Bill Kennis, Oxysox Marketing Director. Williams added, "Everyone asks what's with the funky socks? And I explain how my energy and explosive power is increased by wearing them."

Added benefits are they stabilize the foot and ankle where most injuries occur, reduce standing fatigue on the job and increase calf muscle pump efficiency.

Oxysox were created when it was found that the same graduated compression principle that promotes blood flow out of the leg in varicose vein patients was also found effective in improving circulation in athletes.

Oxysox are available at Revel Sports, 866-502-4125 or at http://revelsports.com/Oxysox.asp.

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Source: Oxysox