Originally Posted by
CornUponCob
Well I guess it's not so much of a vibration, but an oscillation. Any time your muscles are "sloshing" back and forth up and down or side to side that's wasted energy... basically converting the excess mechanical energy of your muscle into heat. If you wear a suit that prevents your muscles from committing unnecessary movements in the first place, you do not have this associated energy loss.
I guess you're right, it's the same principle used in compression socks that completely cover your calves, I heard very good things from people who use them, however I'd look too dorky in them so I'll just have to live with the 1.18% energy loss.