Compression clothing

AndyD2574

Whats the crack with this...................does it work and if it does.................how???

Skippy2309

reduces swelling, improves circulation by compressing the muscle.... its meant to help you recover faster, similar to the use of ice baths.

it does work, but your off the shelf nike stuff aint upto much, you got to spend a lot to get the proper gear...

jordan_217

There's some well documented research to say that compression clothing aids recovery. Fair enough. If the makers offered a 60 day trial, with a money back guarantee I'd probably give it a try.

Does it work during excercise? - Yes! I was passed in the early stages of a 10K run at the end of last season by a bloke wearing some stupid 2XU calf guards. I was not going to be beaten by him! So I went flat out to ensure I got to the line first, setting a 10k PB. So yes, they make you faster

I'm sorry if they work during a race why aren't the pro-peleton wearing them after day after day in the saddle, when you'd probably need them most??? IMO they're the latest fad purchase of multi-sports competitors.

And, 'Yes' you do look a complete tool turning up to training sessions wearing your compression socks/calfguards/tights under your shorts with flip-flops (sorry I've been building that up for quite some time now).

greasedscotsman

Why not just buy your regular kit a few sizes too small

joeyhalloran

most of the pros do wear them after cycling, especially on grand tours.

cal_stewart

use them for recovery and there mega

cookiemonster

+1 on mega, i was a cynic to begin with, but they really do work for me (calf guards and skins recovery tights).

"Flight socks" from boots have the same effect though, for like £4.99, so best to start there... And, as mentioned above, there are some serious fashion crimes to be avoided....

jon