7 Ways Oqiro has helped me smash my fitness goals in 2024 - And why I'll be using it again in 2025
By Mark P.
Last Updated Dec 19. 2024
Summary: I've taken more steps than most to combat wrist pain from working out. This year I decided to take a different approach and document my journey with Oqiro. The results are below!
1. Post-workout pain
The stiffness, pain and discomfort I felt after a workout was often pretty demotivating because I knew what was coming next - more pain and less working out.
My first experience with Oqiro was using it after a hard session. I strapped up immediately and let it do its' thing. The heat really helped with the stiffness and the massage therapy eased the discomfort.
2. Pre-bed session
I was recommended to try a session before bed as this was often a time where I felt the most stiffness.
The main benefit I found from this session was that it helped my body and particularly my wrists to wind down before sleeping. After a day of intense movement this was super valuable to me!
3. Morning session (personal favourite)
This is where I really started to notice the difference. As I'm sure is the same for many people with stiff wrists, the morning can be one of the toughest times of the day.
My morning session goes as follows: Wake up, strap up both wrists, enjoy a 20 minute session whilst eating breakfast/getting ready.
This session not only re-mobilises my wrists for the day but also soothes any discomfort I was experiencing from the previous session.
4. During a workout
Sometimes if the exercises I was doing were particularly wrist heavy, I'd take a break mid-session to use Oqiro. Although during the workout the wrist pain was not so bad I look at it as a preventative measure to reduce post-workout pain.
After a few weeks of using Oqiro I noticed a serious reduction in my recovery times.
As someone who works out everyday this has played a huge part in my progress this year and everyone has noticed the difference.
6. Flexibility increased
Before using Oqiro, I had tried every trick in the book to reduce wrist stiffness and discomfort. Stretching, ice packs, physio, changing workout style and even using an ultra-restrictive 'wrist support'.
None of these methods had any profound impact on my overall situation. Oqiro improved my flexibility more than words can say and I can now bend my wrists more than ever.
7. Goals achieved!
These factors combined have given me a new found momentum in the gym this year! I can't see a situation where I ever go back to the pre-Oqiro days.
Overall, 2024 has been a roaring success and I've broken barriers I never thought I would. Who'd have thought it would only take as little as 20 minutes a day?
