Sports compression underwear

Going in for sports is not only fashionable and stylish, but also an extremely useful pastime that allows you to look good, fight stress and maintain your health. Of course, for active sports, appropriate clothing is also required, and sports compression underwear will be the best option for the ratio of comfort, practicality and utility.

Compression underwear is a type of clothing made of special materials that has a pronounced compressive and supportive effect on the fabric. It is also comfortable and perfectly fits the figure, emphasizing the most advantageous places.

There are four main reasons.

• The main effect of compression underwear, used not only in sports, but also in medicine, is the compression of muscles and joints. The specificity of the structure of the human body is such that with vigorous activity, the blood vessels expand, and the blood flow slows down. This is especially true of the veins on the legs, located farthest from the "engine" - the heart. Compression underwear presses on the muscle, thereby narrowing the diameter of the vessel and helping blood flow faster, maintaining the tone of the system. And the improvement of blood circulation, in turn, speeds up the supply of cells with oxygen and microelements.

• The second point is to reduce the risk of injury.Due to the fact that sports compression underwear is very tight to the body, it provides additional support to the muscles and tendons. It also partially dampens the vibrations that occur during sudden movements, which often lead to micro-ruptures and micro-traumas.

• A number of experiments indicate that wearing compression garments significantly improves the sense of proprioception - the feeling of one's body. Properly selected high-quality sports compression underwear should be felt by a person like a second skin - it fits perfectly and does not hinder movements.

• Despite the rather specific texture, sports compression underwear has good thermoregulation and protects both from overheating and hypothermia. It also removes excess moisture from the inside, being moisture resistant from the outside, and has good ventilation.

There are different types of sports compression underwear, depending on the specialization. In each sport or type of physical activity, the main load falls on strictly defined muscle groups. To support and strengthen them is the task of compression underwear. This is achieved through a special shape, the difference in materials and the degree of compression, or through special compression inserts.

• For fitness, compression shorts, breeches or leggings are suitable, reinforced in the area of ​​​​the gluteal muscles and hips.

• Sports such as hockey and football that put the most stress on the foot and ankle are suitable for use with compression socks and gaiters.

• For running, you need to support the muscles of the lower back, hips and ankle. So the standard equipment option is compression leggings, breeches or shorts complete with stockings, socks or leggings.

• There are also many varieties of parts for sports compression underwear, which have a rather narrow scope. For example, compression tights to maintain muscle tone. Or tight sleeves, sleeves or thigh cuffs, which play the role of supporting accessories rather than independent clothing items.

• Separately, there is a category of restoring compression underwear. Its purpose is to provide the most rapid and high-quality restoration of muscle tone after training, accelerated excretion of lactic acid and thereby reduce pain. This is achieved through a special shape and reduced compression, which has a mild but permanent effect on damaged tissues.

• Thermal underwear is often confused with sports compression underwear due to its thermoregulatory effect. However, there is a difference. The main task of thermal underwear is to retain body heat and provide comfortable conditions in cold weather. Thermal underwear often comes with an additional compression effect, but it is not required. Whereas compression underwear certainly has the property of maintaining temperature.

Sports compression underwear is recommended for everyone involved in sports and physical activity on an ongoing basis. And also for those who spend a lot of time on their feet, face regular weight lifting or have a predisposition to varicose veins and other diseases associated with blood circulation.

It is not recommended to use compression underwear, or it should be used after consultation with a doctor for people suffering from skin diseases.It is necessary to beware of overweight, diabetics, smokers, as well as patients with atherosclerosis, prone to blood clots and a number of other diseases. With caution and only on the recommendation of a doctor, compression clothing should be chosen for pregnant women.

Do not forget that sports compression underwear is specialized clothing designed for specific purposes. So it should be used in the framework of training and physical activity. At rest, compression underwear is harmful to the muscles - there is a danger of constriction of blood vessels and the formation of blood stasis in the organs.

Men's collections are made mainly in bright colors. Popular colors along with classic black are white, blue, red, ocher yellow and shades of turquoise. Much attention is paid to details and color accents.

A good set would be: compression socks, knee socks or leggings in a light shade with a contrasting pattern. Then shorts, breeches or leggings with a bright print, or if you use them as underwear under shorts - plain gray or black. Upstairs, it is better to choose a compression T-shirt or a long-sleeve sweater. The color is neutral, calm with a pronounced chiaroscuro pattern.

Women's collections, on the contrary, focus on the upper half of the body. Tight compression T-shirts in flashy acid or soft light shades are in fashion. Shorts, leggings or breeches are usually made in black or dark gray to visually slim and lengthen the legs. For those who do not like dark colors, as an alternative, you can choose a completely plain suit.

Children's compression underwear impresses with richness of shades and bright details.Pink, red, blue, blue, green, purple, orange colors, and preferably in a combination of several shades per item. Volumetric prints - from very childish to strict. Everything is done to ensure that the child is noticeable, and most importantly satisfied - in such a wide range even the most capricious young athlete will find something suitable.

• Nike presents a good line of products for children and adults - "Compression & Nike Pro". Along with compression underwear, the collection contains elements of thermal underwear.

• Reebok can offer stylish options for basic gear for men and women, but they don't have a children's line.

• Compressport will delight you with a large number of original products, such as thigh cuffs, sleeves and stockings, T-shirts. The product quality is very high, good compression effect.

• Skins is distinguished by high quality and a diverse range of both compression garments and accessories. There is an adult and children's collection, models in which, as a rule, are presented in several colors.

• 2XU is one of the most famous compression underwear brands. Professional quality, strict style and comfort of use are the main principles of the company.

• Puma has also launched a line of compression garments for men and women. The know-how of the company is silicone inserts designed to stimulate blood circulation and massage effect.

• The CEP brand is famous for the release of not only sports, but also medical compression underwear. It is obvious that CEP products are distinguished by their functionality and well-adjusted anatomical balance.

• Under Armor releases stylish compression garments with a clean, minimalist design. There are lines for adults and children.

Many note the comfort of wearing, the quality of the products and the strong compression effect. Some even note the improvement in athletic performance due to compression underwear, although all researchers agree that this effect is purely psychological.

The other part of the users consider sports compression underwear nothing more than a fashionable attribute that does not bring any practical benefit. Most often they complain about the inconvenience of compression clothing, stiffness of movements and difficulty with undressing.