Athletes from NBA players to Olympians are squeezing themselves into compression clothing these days, and not just for performance -- they're wearing it for recovery, too. "It really helps with ...

The revival of men in spandex at your local gym and CrossFit box isn’t some weird tribute to 80s exercise videos. New research finds that tights can help you avoid dreaded post-workout pains. “When ...

As runners continue to look for ways to recover and heal from their workouts, it makes sense that the number of companies creating new and innovative compression garments has been growing. Head to any ...

In case you missed it: compression gear is awesome. It feels good, looks good, and it may even do your body good by helping to boost muscle economy. Who leads the pack in compression gear? Under ...

Compression pants, compression tops, compression sleeves, compression socks. Take a walk through any sporting goods store, and you’d certainly assume there’s a reason to buy into the compression gear ...

If you’ve been shelling out the big bucks for high-end compression tights in the hopes of shaving a few seconds off your run, we’ve got good news and bad news. According to a meta-analysis of over 30 ...

FYI — your running gear might determine the outcome of your next long-distance race. Our friends at Shape looked at recent studies that attribute some major successes to the innovative compression ...

A research round-up supports the growing consensus that compression gear can help speed recovery after workouts that induce noticeable muscle damage. Writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, ...

Compression clothing is among the fastest-growing athletic-gear genre. Whether it's shirts, shorts, leggings or sleeves for elbows or calves, there is a huge demand in skin-tight products that claims ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Compression gear is designed to fit tightly against the skin and apply gentle, consistent pressure to muscles. (Pexels/Jonathan ...