NAQI Essentials - Runners Issue

NAQIÂŽ Essentials Runners Issue 1 - 2020

Prepare, protect, perform & recover

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® NAQI SPORTSLOTIONS

To prepare, protect & perform better!

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NEW WARMING PRODUCT IN A STICK!

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Instant warm feeling Stimulates blood circulation Ideal warm up before excercise Based on sunflower seeds

✓ Non-greasy formulation

” A SIMPLE RUB DOES THE TRICK! EASY TO APPLY,

NO MESS AND NO NEED TO WASH YOUR HANDS!

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BODY SCREEN APPLY NAQI® BODY SCREEN TO PREVENT BLISTERS AND SKIN IRRITATION

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✓ Based on natural ingredients ✓ Prevents and soothes skin irritation from friction and blisters

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✓ Dermatologically tested, suitable for sensitive skin ✓ Non-occlusive ✓ Reduces saddle soreness, chafing , joggers nipples

REUSABLE NAQI® 500 ML PUMP ECO-FRIENDLY AND HYGIENIC

This reusable pump is compatible with all NAQI® 500ml bottles.

Is your favourite NAQI® product finished? Simply wash out the pump with soapy water or use a disinfectant until no residue is left inside the pump and the pump can be reused with your next NAQI® product!

Hygienic, economical and practical to use.

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NAQI® SPORTSLOTIONS

To prepare, protect & perform better!

RECOVERY GEL RECOVER QUICKER AFTER SPORTS WITH NAQI® RECOVERY GEL NO MORE SORE LEGS AFTER EXERCISE! ✓ Speeds up the removal of waste materials ✓ Improves the blood circulation and supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles

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✓ Quicker recovery after intense work outs

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✓ Non-greasy, easily absorbs into the skin

NAQI® MASSAGE LOTIONS Premium massage products!

MASSAGE LOTION SPORT

MASSAGE LOTION MENTHOL

THE IDEAL MASSAGE LOTION FOR LONG MASSAGES, SPORTS MASSAGES OR HAIRY SKIN.

THE IDEAL MASSAGE LOTION

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Increases blood circulation Reduces the feeling of tired and heavy legs Dual sensation: Warming & Cooling Based on essentail oils menthol and eucalypt Non-greasy FRIEN AN

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✓ Reduces muscle soreness and stiffness

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Save your skin: Running & skin friction Interview with Greet Claes, R&D NAQI®

COLD, RAIN, SUN, HEAT, WATER, WIND, SAND, DIRT......

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he skin of runners is exposed to all of these factors in extremes.

Skin care is often one of the last thing on the athlete’s mind.

Nevertheless, just like building up your endurance and muscles with a training schedule, you can build up the strenght and health of your skin with a skincare schedule. Taking a few minutes out of your day to care for your skin can avoid discomfort and injuries during your sports activities. Irritated or damaged skin is extremely vulnerable for bacterial attack, therefore our motto: prevention is better than cure.

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t’s no surprise friction is an issue amongst runners, the most common ones being: blisters on feet, runners nipples, friction between sleeveless shirt and armpits. Skin is in constant interaction with the environment and other materials. Skin friction depends on the characteristics of both the human skin and the contact material, as well as on the environment (temperature, humidity...) and the contact parameters (duration, velocity...). Giving your skin the tools to deal with the environment factors will decrease friction problems immensly.

Runners nipples

Blisters on feet

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xperienced athletes claim that the right combination of shoes and socks are crucial to reduce the risk of blisters. When shoes don’t fit well, the friction between the feet and the socks will increase. Blisters occur when the friction force exceeds the strenght of the skin, resulting in a separation of the internal skin layers. Getting a decent shoe fitting and applying anti-friction lubricant will reduce these friction problems. Socks should be made without seams, should give your feet the chance to breathe and that are ideally made from synthetic material or wool.

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very common yet underestimated problem. Runners often tape off their nipples in the hopes off not falling victim to this injury. Sadly, too often this tape will fall off from sweating, create skin irritation or even become the friction problem in itself.

Anti-friction lubricants are key in minimizing friction problems together will a well-fitted shirt.

Friction on armpits Friction on armpits

Blisters on feet

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ou guessed it, wear a fitted shirt and apply anti-friction lubricant to minimize the chance of friction issues under your arms. But, when and how you shower also affects how your skin will deal with friction during a race. Wash your skin with a mild cleanser. Don’t exaggerate when cleaning/rinsing as important substances such as lipids and natural moisturising factors will be removed from the skin and the effects of this washing can last for hours, making the skin more sensitive and vulnerable.

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