When it comes to fitness-related activities, your daily drawers just aren’t cut out for the job. Whether lifting heavy in the gym, running or cycling across extended neighborhood routes or even ...

New research published in the latest European Journal of Applied Physiology casts doubts on the physiological benefits of compression clothing – often used by cyclists to aid training – but has found ...

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 ...

Admittedly, the claims that the people at Skins make about their compression tights and tops are pretty hard to believe. Thirty percent longer time until exhaustion when wearing them during exercise.

If you’re looking for a little extra support during your workouts, you might want to try compression shorts, which are designed to improve performance by applying pressure to your muscles. The best ...

Answers to the most common questions about fit, bibs, padding, underwear, chamois cream, and what to do after a ride.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...