Maybe you've seen them in the gym, or even squeezed into them yourself: super-tight T-shirts, leggings, knee and calf sleeves, even tube tops. More and more athletes are wearing compression garments, ...

Compression clothing is one of the latest fads in workout gear, things like super tight T-shirts, ankle socks and knee sleeves. Some athletes believe tight-fitting garments help with performance and ...

From shorts and socks to sleeves and tops, athletes everywhere—amateur and professional alike—are squeezing into super-tight “compression” garments in an effort to boost performance and recovery.

Whether you’re looking to hit a personal record at the gym or simply feel really nice and tucked in while you go about your day, there’s certainly a place for compression clothing in your athleisure ...

I HAVE NEVER understood the obsession with compression in activewear. In the world of athletes, compressive gear is a regular topic. For the uninitiated, compression means your clothes squeeze you.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Compression garments are popular with some athletes, such as runners and basketball players, who think the tight-fitting clothing lends a competitive edge.

If you’re someone new to the athletic scene, you’d probably been tempted, at least once, to try out compression garments. Almost every athlete you encounter is going to talk about how it boosts ...

Manufacturers claim compression clothes improve athletic performance, but there is little scientific evidence to back that up. This story first aired March 30 on Morning Edition. Compression clothing ...

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