We highly recommend wearing and testing the belt before your activity so you get familiar with where the openings are and how your items work with the belt. Watkins RG, Watkins RG. Lumbar spine injuries in athletes. In: Spine Secrets Plus 2nd ed. Elselvier; 2012. Silfies SP, Ebaugh D, Pontillo M, Butowicz CM. Critical review of the impact of core stability on upper extremity athletic injury and performance. Braz J Phys Ther. 2015;19(5):360-8. doi:10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0108

They fasten around your waist to hold your belongings while you work out,' explains Anthony Langley-Smith, co-founder of sports brand Proviz. 'There are countless options out there, but most running belts are very similar. They usually have a number of compartments, they can be made of different materials and come in a range of sizes, depending on what you need it for.' What to look for in a running beltWeight: most running belts are lightweight, but if you're a particularly petite runner, or you're planning on wearing the belt over a long distance such as a marathon, the lighter the better. Wash your FlipBelt with cold water with your favorite laundry detergent and non-chlorine bleach as needed. Tumble dry on low or hang dry for the best results.

Access: there's nothing worse than struggling to unzip your belt to reach a gel at mile 20. Look for a belt that is easy to access on the move. Added extras like gels loops on the waistband are always handy.

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Fabric: if you're a particularly sweaty runner or you're exercising in a hot climate, it pays to consider the fabric. 'It is essential that the material is breathable and doesn’t retain moisture,' says Anthony. 'You need the material to allow heat to escape, so you don't overheat.' External obliques: These are the muscles on either side of your rectus abdominis. Your external obliques allow you to twist your torso, bend sideways, flex your spine, and compress your abdomen. Bryant CX, Green DJ. ACE's essentials of exercise science for fitness professionals. American Council on Exercise.

The Zipper Adjustable Belt allows for easy attachment with any activity. This belt has all the features of our popular Zipper Edition but comes with high performance adjustable velcro so you’re always guaranteed a perfect fit. Whether you are participating in cold weather activities and want to fit the belt over bulky pants, or your favorite lightweight running gear, the adjustable zipper belt gives you the freedom to decide your ideal size. The Adjustable Belt is also the perfect secure travel belt. Easily remove your belt in busy TSA lines for stress free travel. It is designed to accommodate passports and hold extra-large phones, such as the iPhone 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy. You can also store keys, ID, cards, cash, medical devices and more. Features: Huxel Bliven KC, Anderson BE. Core stability training for injury prevention. Sports Health. 2013;5(6):514-22. doi:10.1177/1941738113481200 However, there are a small percent of body types that will experience ride up. In these cases, we recommend that you try the belt and take advantage of our customer satisfaction guarantee if you experience any problems. Internal obliques: Your internal obliques lie just below your external obliques. They have the same functions.What’s so great about FlipBelt is that the 3-inch width and stretchy fabric gives it the ability to hold large phones such as the iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S5. We recommend a comfortably snug fit for the best results using the FlipBelt. Depending on where you want to wear FlipBelt, the size will vary. If you prefer to wear it low on your hips, go up a size. If you’d rather it sit on or above your hips, go true to size. On your natural waist, go down a size.

Upgrade your reflective running safety gear with a FlipBelt Reflective PT Belt that won’t get in your way. Reflective Belt Details:Transverse abdominis: This is the deepest layer of muscle in your abdomen. It completely wraps around your torso and extends from your ribs to your pelvis. Unlike the other ab muscles, your transverse abdominis isn’t responsible for moving your spine or hips, but it does stabilize your spine, compress your organs, and support your abdominal wall.