Compression tights: Placebo?
03-18-13, 09:36 AM
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but do those work as well as the ones from fancy athletic companies for recovery purposes?
03-18-13, 02:50 PM
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I think the thing about compression tights is they cut down on the jiggle of body flesh
03-18-13, 04:42 PM
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Can't quote the source which was eons ago, but I remember reading that they helped by stabilizing muscle mass. You don't jiggle as much.
03-19-13, 01:09 AM
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I don't think compression clothing prevents waste products from building up. Compression clothing prevents blood from pooling in the extremities, and potentially clotting there.
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I love mine. On the bike, I don't really feel a huge difference. On the run, however, the occasional shin splint is nonexistent with them on, and when I take them off after a run, a sleep in them, or after standing/running/walking all day at work... Brand new legs. The only time they didn't work as effectively was when I ran a half marathon. Had the feeling of spears in my calves, but I feel like it would have been worse had I not worn them during my run. This is more indicative of the run and my first time running that far though.
I say when your feet are pounding or standing for lengthy periods of time, they are definitely great. Biking... Maybe a century? I know Cavendish is sponsored by Skins (or was after they pulled out?), and he wore compression.
I say when your feet are pounding or standing for lengthy periods of time, they are definitely great. Biking... Maybe a century? I know Cavendish is sponsored by Skins (or was after they pulled out?), and he wore compression.
03-19-13, 11:01 AM
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I have the unfortunate combination of two clotting genetic disorders, low blood pressure and an occupation that requires being seated for 14 hours at a time. Compression socks work for that. I also use them for recovery but that is again a precaution.
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I'm sure I'm an outlier, but after a hard ride my calves bother me when I sleep. They just twitch and are annoying. I bought some compression calve sleeves, and I'm am so happy. I wear them when I sleep after a long ride and I sleep a lot better. I have no idea if they actually aid recovery, but sleeping better sure does.
03-20-13, 09:09 AM
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I'm sure I'm an outlier, but after a hard ride my calves bother me when I sleep. They just twitch and are annoying. I bought some compression calve sleeves, and I'm am so happy. I wear them when I sleep after a long ride and I sleep a lot better. I have no idea if they actually aid recovery, but sleeping better sure does.
03-20-13, 11:54 AM
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personally, I have no idea about whether or not compression layers help or hurt, don't really care, I find them quite comfortable at times and use them for that reason alone.
