Having exerted maximum effort on your home spin bike or completing a 5K run in your neighborhood, you may be seeking ways to expedite recovery and gain a slight advantage in your upcoming athletic endeavors. As the post-workout soreness sets in, considering the acquisition of compression leggings could be a beneficial option.
In recent years, various forms of compression apparel, including socks, shorts, and sleeves, have become increasingly popular. You've likely observed elite runners and Olympians donning them. However, what is compression wear good for?
Benefits of Leg Compression
So why wear compression leggings? In a nutshell, they offer support, protection, assistance, style, and comfort. Making a worthwhile investment in the right workout gear can propel you beyond limits and pave the way for reaching the next milestone in your fitness journey.
Improves Blood Circulation
Compression leggings can help increase the amount of blood that flows back to the heart from the legs when you are working out. This could provide a slight enhancement to your muscles during activities like running or cycling. Wearing them may lead to reduced leg cramping or diminished fatigue toward the conclusion of your workout.
Helps with Balance
Seeking stability in your yoga tree pose? Compression wear could enhance your proprioceptive function, aiding in your ability to balance. The continuous stimulation of sensory receptors through compression may heighten your awareness, contributing to better posture and stability.
Minimizes Inflammation
Wearing compression clothing during exercise has demonstrated its ability to minimize inflammation by lessening the impact on the body during physical activity. The additional support from the fabric diminishes muscle vibration and force impact, effectively mitigating the potential for inflammation. Furthermore, compression clothing aids in enhancing local blood circulation, contributing to a further reduction in inflammation.
Minimizes Post-Workout Soreness and Fatigue
The muscle soreness experienced after a workout results from insufficient delivery of resources like water and electrolytes to the muscles, coupled with damage to both the muscles and connective tissue during exercise.
Compression clothing aids in stimulating blood flow, facilitating the delivery of nutrients and resources, thereby reducing post-workout soreness. This increased nutrient flow during the workout also enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of muscle function.
Helps Eliminate Toxins
Compression wear aids in the elimination of lactic acid by promoting heightened blood flow. During physical activity, the tight compression against the skin enhances venous return and circulation. This facilitates the circulation of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, aiding in the oxidation and subsequent metabolism of lactic acid.
Since the body's endurance in physical activity is constrained by its capacity to remove lactic acid, the use of compression garments ensures an ample supply of oxygen, potentially elevating the athlete's lactic acid threshold and resulting in more gratifying and effective workouts.
Compression Leggings Types
Compression leggings are categorized into two main types: therapeutic and supportive.
Supportive compression leggings are suitable for preventing swelling and aiding in injury recovery. Conversely, therapeutic compression leggings are ideal for extended periods of sitting or standing, during exercise, or engaging in high-intensity physical activities.
Choosing the right compression leggings involves considering various features. Options include leggings with side pockets, high rise, high-waisted designs, flat seams, tummy control, chafe-free stitching, and other advantageous characteristics. It's crucial to find a product that fits well, offers a four-way stretch, and provides adequate compression based on the intensity of your physical activities.
Let's take a look at some of the bottoms Baleaf has with compressive support.
Sweatleaf Light Compression 27" Leggings
The Sweatleaf Light Compression 27" Leggings, made of 69% nylon and 31% Spandex, effortlessly passed the squat test, ensuring they remain non-see-through during various movements.
These leggings boast moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties, promoting a dry and comfortable experience. With a high-rise style, wide waistband for maximum coverage and tummy control, along with two side pockets for convenience, these leggings offer a compressive fit that feels like a gentle hug, while flatlock seams ensure a chafe-free experience.
Check out its slightly shorter version, the Sweatleaf Light Compression 25" Leggings. And if you want more tummy control, the Sweatleaf High-Rise 27'' Leggings, a site exclusive, is for you.
Laureate Padded Cycling Tights (Women's)
Constructed with 75% polyester and 25% Spandex, the Laureate Padded Cycling Tights (Women's) offer a trifecta of breathability, quick-drying, and moisture-wicking properties, coupled with subtle compression for added support.
The leggings come equipped with chamois padding that is not only skin-friendly and moisture-wicking but also provides essential support, acting as a cushion to protect your rear end. Additional features include silicone grippers at the hem to prevent riding up, flatlock seams for a chafe-free experience, and an elastic waistband for comfortable wear during various activities.
Laureate 28" UPF50+ Padded Tights
Crafted from 90% polyester and 10% Spandex, the Laureate 28" UPF50+ Padded Tights excel in breathability, quick-drying, and moisture-wicking capabilities, offering slight compression for added support. Beyond the performance features, these tights boast UPF 50+ sun protection and come with chamois padding that is not only skin-friendly and moisture-wicking but also provides crucial support and protection for your rear end.
Additional attributes include silicone leg grippers to prevent riding up, two side pockets, ankle zips for easy on and off, flatlock seams for a chafe-free experience, and reflective elements for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions, all complemented by color-contrast trims throughout.
Flyleaf 28" Digital Prints Padded Tights (Men's)
The Flyleaf 28" Digital Prints Padded Tights (Men's), crafted from 80% nylon and 20% Spandex, offer a harmonious blend of style and performance. These tights boast breathability, quick-drying, and moisture-wicking properties, coupled with slight compression for added support.
Featuring chamois padding for skin-friendly, moisture-wicking, and supportive cushioning, alongside practical elements like ankle zips for easy on and off, three pockets, flatlock seams for a chafe-free experience, an elastic waistband with an inner drawstring, and reflective elements for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions, these tights provide a versatile and functional solution for the active man.
Flyleaf Quick-Dry Compression Tights
The Flyleaf Quick-Dry Compression Tights, crafted from 75% nylon and 25% Spandex, combine breathability with quick-drying and moisture-wicking capabilities.
Offering a slight compression, these high-rise tights feature two convenient pockets on each thigh for storing essentials and an inner drawstring for a perfectly smooth fit around the body. The inclusion of a diamond crotch design enhances mobility, making these tights a versatile and functional choice for various activities.
Lycra 2-in-1 Compression Tights
The Lycra 2-in-1 Compression Tights, composed of 68% nylon and 32% Lycra, offer a perfect blend of stretchiness and breathability for enhanced comfort during workouts. Featuring a mesh waistband with an inner drawstring for a personalized fit and a built-in brief, these tights incorporate compression fabric to stabilize muscles, reduce vibrations during running, and include practical elements such as two side pockets, reflective details for visibility during early-morning or night-time runs, and flatlock seams to prevent chafing.
Consider Compression Wear for a Well-Supported Workout
What is compression wear good for? Investing in proper workout gear, such as compression clothing that is supportive, protective, assistive, stylish, and comfortable, can propel you to surpass your limits and attain the next milestone in your fitness journey.
Discover your needed compressive support in our Leggings & Tights collection and go beyond your limits.