Compression wear is often seen at fitness gyms. By applying moderate compression to the body, it is expected to improve performance during exercise and prevent fatigue buildup after exercise. In this issue, we focus on compression wear and introduce its excellent effects, how to select compression wear, and recommended products.
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What is compression wear?
Compression” is an English word meaning “compression,” and sports clothing that applies moderate pressure to the body is called compression wear or compression innerwear. The fabric is made of highly elastic synthetic fibers, and there are products that are divided into upper and lower sections and products that are divided into detailed sections such as arms and legs. There are also many types of compression wear that are designed to make exercise more comfortable, such as those using cooling function materials for summer, those with high thermal protection for winter, and those with excellent sweat absorbing properties. Incidentally, a similar product to compression wear is the Kaatsu Shirt, but please note that Kaatsu Shirts have a stronger compression and are used in a different way than compression wear.
There are three major benefits of compression wear!
What are the benefits to the body of the moderate pressure obtained by wearing compression wear? Here are three excellent benefits of compression wear.
Excellent Effect of Compression Wear (1) “Improved Exercise Performance!
Compression wear provides moderate pressure on the body, which supports the trunk, making it easier to exercise with correct form and less likely to distribute force. As a result, it is easier to generate power, making it easier to handle heavy weights in strength training and more energetic in other sports. Research has also shown that wearing compression garments can help keep your heart rate lower than normal, which can prevent shortness of breath and increase endurance during exercise.
Excellent Effect of Compression Wear (2) “Reduce the Load on the Body from Exercise!
Research has shown that wearing compression garments during exercise reduces muscle damage. There is also a view that muscle damage recovery is accelerated, which is perfect for muscle training, where efficient recovery is important for muscle hypertrophy. In addition, moderate pressure improves blood flow throughout the body, which may reduce the accumulation of fatigue substances and reduce post-workout tiredness.
Excellent Effect of Compression Wear (3) “Follow-up for Injury-prone Joints
The pressure from wearing the garment has a taping-like effect on certain parts of the body, which helps to protect joints that are prone to injury. Since joints inevitably bear a greater load from exercise than other parts of the body, it is important to distribute the force to other parts of the joint by applying pressure, like a cast. In addition, once a joint is injured, it is likely to recur, so wearing compression wear during exercise to prevent injury is an effective way to keep exercising.
How to Select Compression Wear?
The most important thing to remember when choosing compression wear is to select the right size. If it is too small, the pressure will be too strong, which may reduce blood flow and make you feel sick during exercise. On the other hand, if you choose a large size, the pressure on your body will be too weak and you will not feel the benefits of compression wear. In addition, you need to pay attention to the functional aspect of the garment. For example, it is important to consider whether the wearer will wear the garment in summer or winter, and whether the compression should be stronger or weaker. Also, wears using synthetic fibers may feel prickly to the touch, so those who do not like polyester or nylon need to be careful. With these considerations in mind, combine tops and bottoms, and in some cases, leg and arm covers for different parts of the body.
