Two Indiana University studies examined the influence of compression garments on athletic performance and both found little influence: Abigail Laymon, researcher in the Department of Kinesiology, is ...

Researchers have examined whether compression garments for the lower legs and upper thighs influenced athletic performance and found little effect. Two Indiana University studies examined the ...

From shorts and socks to sleeves and tops, athletes everywhere—amateur and professional alike—are squeezing into super-tight “compression” garments in an effort to boost performance and recovery.

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 ...

The merging of technology and fitness has certainly offered up some interesting, giggle-worthy devices. I mean, who'd have thought we'd see roundtables of athletes chilling in space suits? Except, ...

Whether you’re looking to hit a personal record at the gym or simply feel really nice and tucked in while you go about your day, there’s certainly a place for compression clothing in your athleisure ...

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 ...

Background Commercially available compression garments (CGs) enhance recovery from exercise in some, but not all studies. It has been suggested that the minimum physiologically effective pressure is ...

Compression therapy uses controlled pressure to increase blood flow in your legs and improve blood flow to the heart. At the same time, it supports your veins and decreases swelling. Compression ...