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 ...

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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 ...

Compression gear is designed to fit tightly against the skin and apply gentle, consistent pressure to muscles. (Pexels/Jonathan Borba) Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a ...

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 ...

When was the last time you saw a football match? Did you notice what they were wearing? What about runners during a track and field event? One thing in common between all of them is the fact that they ...

Stephanie Pearson is a contributing editor to Outside, a 2023 National Geographic Explorer, and the author of 100 Great American Parks. That’s a good question. I’ve worn compression pieces that make ...

For the uninitiated, compression garments restrain your fat, thereby giving your body a thinner shape. The stretch fabric, spandex or lycra of which it is made squeezes the body that it surrounds.

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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 ...

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. “Compression for lower extremities ...

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 ...