Compression gear is fantastic for all those people looking to extract more performance from their exercise. Also it is beneficial for those who want to improve their recovery. There are various compression garments you can get including:
- shorts
- shirts
- leggings
- calf sleeves
- arm sleeves
Compression shorts are great for when running or during leg workouts. A side benefit when running is that they reduce chafing if that is an issue for you. Leggings can be substituted in when the weather get too cold for shorts. Calf sleeves can also benefits running or any other athletes that do a lot of running or moving on their feet.
Compression shirts are a benefit when doing any sort of upper body workout. Also they are moisture wicking so they keep you cool without holding on to all your sweat. Arm and calf sleeves are generally used by people who have had issues or injuries with those body parts in the past. Arm sleeves would beneficial for those athletes whose sports require a lot of arm fatigue such as golf and tennis.
Yoga pants are an extremely popular form of compression gear. Favored by ladies to wear for all sorts of sports, not just yoga. They offer great comfort and style for ladies and provide the compression benefits alongside.
For men, UnderArmour has some good quality mid length compression shorts here. This long sleeve compression shirt is great for exercising in the cooler weather. For Women, Nike has some nice shorts that you can find here. Amazon has a great value pair of yoga pants that you can design to your specifications. If you need any other gear to go along with your yoga pants check out our yoga kit for some recommendations. Compression gear is a simple, cheap way to stay comfortable while exercising and get a little extra performance.