A new study questions the supposed benefit of compression clothing for athletes. Many athletes swear by expensive compression shorts, socks, tights, and other garments. These tight-fitting items are ...

Maybe you've seen them in the gym, or even squeezed into them yourself: super-tight T-shirts, leggings, knee and calf sleeves, even tube tops. More and more athletes are wearing compression garments, ...

In a world where those of us into sports all constantly seek ever-marginal gains in performance, we decided to get the lowdown on the science of compression and look at how there could be a benefit ...

It seems that you can’t head to a gym or run down your favorite trail these days without finding someone wearing compression garments. Weekend warriors and elite athletes alike are squeezing ...

I HAVE NEVER understood the obsession with compression in activewear. In the world of athletes, compressive gear is a regular topic. For the uninitiated, compression means your clothes squeeze you.

From Spanx Power Panties shorts, to Reebok CrossFit compression tops, Lululemon running tights for men and modern-made corsets, there is a huge market for clothes that squish, squeeze and sculpt. For ...

Athletes from NBA players to Olympians are squeezing themselves into compression clothing these days, and not just for performance -- they're wearing it for recovery, too. "It really helps with ...

Compression garments have been widely investigated for their potential to enhance exercise performance and accelerate recovery. These devices are designed to apply mechanical pressure to the limbs, ...

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Dublin, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Compression Garments Market - Analysis by Product Type, by End User, by Region, by Country (2020 Edition): Market Insights, COVID-19 Impact, ...

We've spoken with expert compression manufacturers and international triathlete Kimberley Morrison to get the lowdown on the science and find out which compression garments could work for you. In a ...