Top 10 First Aid Products for Exercisers

1. First Aid Kits

Every athlete, exericser, hiker or sports enthusiast should have a complete first aid kit and know how to use it.

2. Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment

Neosporin antibiotic ointment is good to have on hand for those minor scrapes, cuts and abrasions. It helps prevent infection during healing and may reduce the appearance of scars.

3. Sunblock / Sunscreen

Sunblock and sun screen is an essential part of your injury prevention and first aid kit. Protect against harmful UV rays and avoid sunburn while exercising outdoors with these products.

4. NO AD Sunblock Lotion

My personal favorite for sunblock protection, No-Ad brand is paba-free, non-greasy, waterproof sunblock in a variety of SPF levels.

5. Elastic Bandages and Wraps

Elastic wraps and bandages are a must-have in every exerciser's medicine cabinet. For holding ice bags in place, to providing extra support for muscle and joint pains, a wrap works wonders.

6. Adhesive Bandages

For various scrapes, cuts, and abrasions, adhesive bandages come in handy for exercisers, athletes, and sports parents. Buy them on-line and save.

7. Emergency First Aid Reference Book

Great to have at home for reference, review and research, a first aid book can keep you informed of what to do in emergencies. Recommended reading for everyone -- just don't wait until there is an emergency to crack it open. Read it before you need it and return for a refresher from time to time.

8. Spenco® 2nd Skin® Dressing

Spenco® 2nd Skin® Dressing is a hydrogel dressing which is great for treating abrasions, minor cuts and burns, blisters and the like. The dressing is cool and provides a moist covering so it won't stick to the wound upon removal.

9. Blistex Lip Protection with SPF

Any outdoor activity can lead to chapped, dry lips. A nice way to prevent this is to keep a Blistex with SPF in your pocket.

10. Chapstick Lip Protection with SPF

And for those who prefer the flavors of Chapstick, this lip protection with SPF works just as well as Blistex.