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 ...

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.

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 ...

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. Written ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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Lots of people wear compression gear when they run or workout at the gym, but are they actually doing anything beneficial for you? We spoke with an expert on body movement, Dr. Reed Ferber, director ...

They are worn by the world’s greatest athletes. Lebron James is rarely seen on the court without one wrapped around his right arm, like some kind of cyborg prosthesis. For Usain Bolt and every other ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LET'S START with the obvious: Wearing compression shirts makes you look bigger due to the snug fit. To be ...

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 ...