A new study questions the supposed benefit of compression clothing for athletes. Many athletes swear by expensive compression shorts, socks, tights, and other garments. These tight-fitting items are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although the jury's still out on whether compression shorts directly enhance your workout or recovery, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LET'S START with the obvious: Wearing compression shirts makes you look bigger due to the snug fit. To be ...

Improve your workouts before you even break a sweat. Whether you're a runner or a lifter, someone who prefers a short sleeve or someone who swears by sweating in a long sleeve, we've rounded up 11 of ...

The correct socks have the power to alter your life. Socks have several benefits, including keeping your feet warm, dry, pleasant and guarding against problems or injuries. But there are particular ...

Compression shorts have become a staple in the athletic wardrobe, not just for their sleek appearance but for the substantial ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

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, ...

If you want to optimise training performance and recovery, the best close-fitting compression tights – designed to be worn during and after training – can take the battle to muscle fatigue and ...

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 ...

New trends in the field of workout fashion. Smarter, sustainable fashion trends can help take your fitness style to the next level Vegan and eco-friendly Now fitness clothing is being designed using ...