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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lots of people wear compression gear when they run or workout at the gym, but are they actually doing anything beneficial for you? We spoke with an expert on body movement, Dr. Reed Ferber, director ...

Athletes from NBA players to Olympians are squeezing themselves into compression clothing these days, and not just for performance -- they're wearing it for recovery, too. "It really helps with ...

You’ve seen them in every gym: tight black leggings, neon sleeves and even knee-length socks. Compression gear is everywhere, worn by weekend joggers, elite athletes and influencers striking poses mid ...

From shorts and socks to sleeves and tops, athletes everywhere—amateur and professional alike—are squeezing into super-tight “compression” garments in an effort to boost performance and recovery.

Today, brands like Under Armour, Skims, Leo by Leonisa and Fabletics offer bodysuits, vests and padded tank tops for men looking to smooth out lumps and bumps. Sian Kennedy/Skims Love it or hate it, ...

From Spanx Power Panties shorts, to Reebok CrossFit compression tops, Lululemon running tights for men and modern-made corsets, there is a huge market for clothes that squish, squeeze and sculpt. For ...