A new study questions the supposed benefit of compression clothing for athletes. Many athletes swear by expensive compression shorts, socks, tights, and other garments. These tight-fitting items are ...

If you've ever slipped on a snug pair of socks when your legs are achy, you're familiar with how compression socks (also known as compression stockings) can soothe discomfort. Not only can they tamp ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks ...

Few things are absolute must-haves in every wardrobe, and workout leggings — specifically compression leggings — are one of them. Even if you’re not really into fitness, having compression gear in ...

In a world where those of us into sports all constantly seek ever-marginal gains in performance, we decided to get the lowdown on the science of compression and look at how there could be a benefit ...

When was the last time you saw a football match? Did you notice what they were wearing? What about runners during a track and field event? One thing in common between all of them is the fact that they ...

But after sitting down with a number of experts, it turns out that compression leggings aren’t just too-tight leggings. They actually serve a very different purpose than your other pairs, and it turns ...

In a world where those of us into sports all constantly seek ever-marginal gains in performance, we decided to get the lowdown on the science of compression and look at how there could be a benefit ...