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Compression Clothing Really Works!!!!
Algarni
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Hello All!!
I did my first triathlon in 2.5 years yesterday and was very impressed with myself, until 30 minutes after the event when I started to feel everything tightening up.
Recognising the signs I threw on my tights and top (an brand called Skins) and did some stretching. While I was stretching I thought to myself that this is still going to hurt in the morning.
Low and behold I wake up this morning and feel like a million dollars. I can't believe how well it worked.
I think everyone should try them as the injuries they could prevent would keep us all going until we're grey and wrinkly.
Check them out!! www.skins.net
I did my first triathlon in 2.5 years yesterday and was very impressed with myself, until 30 minutes after the event when I started to feel everything tightening up.
Recognising the signs I threw on my tights and top (an brand called Skins) and did some stretching. While I was stretching I thought to myself that this is still going to hurt in the morning.
Low and behold I wake up this morning and feel like a million dollars. I can't believe how well it worked.
I think everyone should try them as the injuries they could prevent would keep us all going until we're grey and wrinkly.
Check them out!! www.skins.net
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I just wanted to second that. I thought the "compression technology" thing was just a marketing stunt and it was all pyschological but it definitely isn't. I bought some Skins a while ago and think they are fantastic. If my legs are battered and I put them on in the evening I instantly notice a difference and I'm certain they help me get more out of tough sessions. Well worth the investment.
Tom
But you should wear them quite some extended time after training.
More info in an article in 220 two or three months ago, plus an evaluation of different brands(I think).
Good to hear all this talk about compression. In typical cheap skate form I thought id test the compression theory myself by applying tubey grip supports on my calfs after a hard run. Happily I can report the next day my legs feel fresh and ready for more.
Compression = good recovery!
only being 5ft i bought size SMALL.
I also found that, if you stopped then the sweat on the SKINS made you cold almost immediately.
bar that I did feel i looked the part when i started he he
sam
Any thoughts on this?
But its scientiffically proven that you need to wear the clothing for an extended period after the workout. Otherwise the positive effects are minimized.
I've got a question, though: now that it's becoming sunnier (or at least here in Birmingham at the time of writing!), are other people who may have been wearing compression tights for runs or cycles over the winter still be wearing them over the summer for their compression benefits? I have found that they are actually quite good at regulating temperature, so I'm not concerned about getting too hot - I'm more worried about the looks I might get if I go running in them in July! Not that I really care, to be honest (having got over my self-consciousness in lycra!). Just curious.
For the London marathon this year I tried Nike compression socks after having problems with my right calf for long period, and likewise found them excellent. However when I had to fold them over so they didn't go over my knees, I did find them a bit tight around the tops of my calves.
http://www.evolutionsports.co.uk/en/sport-skins/skins-travel-recovery-clothing/
or
http://www.evolutionsports.co.uk/en/sport-skins/mens-sport-skins-clothing/skins--mens-compression-leggings.php
what would be better for recovery and maybe soems short runs in the winter
Andy