Phiten Gear: Not Just for Baseball Lovers Anymore

Phiten accessories have been gaining popularity at a growing pace in the last several months, as more and more sports lovers see them on their favorite athletes. These titanium pieces, said to relieve muscle soreness and improve the body's energy flow, are now available in a wider variety of styles and anyone who is interested in one can surely find an article to their taste.

Types of Phiten accessories
Just a mere couple of years ago, Phiten accessories were mainly a product line of titanium necklaces popular with some Major League Baseball (MLB) stars. PHI-TEN Co., a Japanese technology company focused on products to promote good health, made these necklaces and has expanded its products to include many other kinds of sports apparel. What they have in common is that titanium is present in all of them. This is the key element that PHI-TEN claims delivers health benefits to the wearer. You can now buy necklaces, bracelets, armbands, waist belts, and more. Beyond accessories, there is also a Phiten apparel line, which includes short- and long-sleeved shirts, polos, socks, running shorts and long pants. You can even get tape strips, adhesive discs, massage lotion, insoles, and joint supports.

The right Phiten products for you
There is probably no one perfect Phiten solution for you, so it's up to the wearer to decide what fits their needs and tastes best. You can certainly hone in on a sleeve or an ankle band if you want to focus the exposure to titanium, or you can opt for a necklace or a shirt if you just want the general benefit of improved energy flow in your body. The accessories are not specific to any particular sport, but if you have a favorite sport, or a favorite team in that sport, you can now choose from a wide range of options that let you proudly display your personal tastes. Phiten accessories are now offered to fans of baseball, basketball, football, golf, martial arts, running, softball, and tennis. Many major athletes have taken to wearing and sponsoring the Phiten brand, including golfer Sergio García, runner Kara Goucher, and fighter BJ Penn. Phiten is still most popular among MLB players such as Josh Beckett and Jon Lester of the Red Sox, Joba Chamberlain of the Yankees, and Brandon Webb of the Diamondbacks. Although Phiten does not have sponsor soccer players, they can also be enjoyed by soccer fans everywhere. Phiten products are also available in great non-sports designs, including everything from stylish modern designs to a Hello Kitty line.

Do Phiten accessories really have health benefits?
The active ingredient, so to speak, in Phiten products is titanium. PHI-TEN is not required to prove that its products are effective before claiming that they have health benefits. It is unlikely that the accessories and apparel have any special effect on people, but they are safe to wear. Some products, such as the ankle and elbow supports, must be at least as effective as the non-titanium versions, and they may do you good if you have an injury that needs light support. For more information, see "Phiten Necklaces: Do They Work?"

Additional reading:
Phiten products at PhitenUSA.com
"Is Your Bat Speed a Bit Off? Try a Titanium Necklace" at NYTimes.com
"Phiten Necklaces: Do They Work?" at associatedcontent.com