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The Benefits Of Wearing Compression Garments

Posted by on 25 October 2009 | 3 Comments

Thermoregulation: Keeping your body at its correct operating temperature Your body operates best when at the right temperature and muscles must be kept warm for optimal performance and to avoid injury. Overheating is just as bad, it puts stress on your heart and slows your reactions. The main difference between compression garments and regular clothing is their ability to efficiently remove perspiration from the skin. This is achieved by the use of moisture wicking fabrics and the garments tight fitting nature. Unlike other breathable garments such as quick dry t-shirts you do not get perspiration pooling on the skin. This means that in hot climates your cooling system continues to work efficiently and that in the cold you are not wearing wet clothing therefore will stay warmer. Reduced Muscle Oscillation: Stopping micro damage caused to the muscle by shake on impact Every time you move your muscles move too. When they do small tears appear within the muscle tissue. The presence of these tears along with the build up of lactic acid is what causes muscle pain both during and post exercise. By reducing the rate at which this damage takes place you are able to work for longer and experience less pain following training. Increased Circulation: Increased blood flow means faster delivery of nutrients to the muscle, and a quicker removal of waste products This is the main benefit that is advertised by manufacturers and they all have their claims around the performance of the garments. By speeding up blood flow you get food to your muscles faster and remove waste products such as lactic acid more efficiently. This means that you should experience a higher level of performance and faster recovery times when wearing the garments post exercise. This in turn will let you train harder in your next session. Increased proprioception: Helping your body to know where it is in space Your bodies proprioceptors help you to know where your arm is in relation to your body or you foot in relation to the ground. By having a garment that is effectively a second skin you are heightening these senses. This is achieved through the contact with the skin and the elastic properties of the fabric and is the same principle used by medical professionals when they apply strapping or a compression bandage to a joint injury. Not only do they add support but they help you to become more aware of your range of movement.