Compression men's underwear

It is especially important for people who lead an active lifestyle to take care of their health. Strength and aerobic loads are fraught with stretching and tearing of tissues. Even professional athletes are not immune from this. In order to protect yourself as much as possible from potential injuries, it is necessary to wear compression underwear for training.

Compression underwear for men has a number of important functions. These include:

• protection of ligaments from sprains;
• maintaining normal body temperature;
• prevention of seizures;
• conservation of energy during sports;
• creation of the required form.

Compression underwear should be an indispensable companion in every workout.... Then the risk of injury is reduced several times. But it should be borne in mind that for wearing sports compression underwear there are contraindications.

Compression garments have both advantages and disadvantages... The positive aspects include the following features.

1. Removal of puffiness. This problem is familiar to almost every athlete, and it is almost impossible to cope with it without the help of such underwear.
2. The underwear increases the rate of blood flow from the skin.
3. Since the tissue supports the vessels, the likelihood of injury is significantly reduced when exposed to linen.
4. Sports achievements are increasing.
5. Compression garments are made of high strength fabric. It has a warming effect that allows you to train even in cold weather.

It has fewer drawbacks, but they are also present:

• high-quality compression underwear is expensive, but it makes no sense to buy low-quality clothing;
• compression garments cannot be used constantly;
• since the fabric adheres tightly to the skin, there is a risk of injury with significant impact on it.

Before buying clothes, you should consider its advantages and disadvantages.

There are many varieties of compression garments for men. The main categories should be highlighted.

• T-shirts - designed for intense workouts. The special fabric allows the skin to breathe freely and remove moisture from the body. There are special inserts on the back and in the area of ​​the armpits that provide additional ventilation. The jerseys are perfect for those who play basketball. The seams on this kind of products are almost invisible and do not hinder movement during the lesson.

• T-shirts are the next most popular. Ergonomic seams do not hinder movement, and a special fabric allows moisture to evaporate quickly enough. The jersey is ideal for volleyball, handball and soccer.

• Pants - this is clothing that is primarily intended for compression. The underpants fix the hip area without squeezing, protect the joints from possible injuries, and the ligaments from sprains. Thanks to the snug fit, the underpants do not fall off even during strenuous workouts. This type of clothing is recommended for outdoor workouts in cold weather.

• Gaiters - they are more often used by athletes involved in jogging, walking or cycling. This item of clothing reduces the likelihood of edema, and also helps to remove lactic acid from the male body.This reduces muscle soreness. Leg warmers securely fix the leg muscles, protecting them from stretching and unwanted vibrations. For those who are engaged in race walking, leggings are an irreplaceable thing, because they save from the appearance of varicose veins and the feeling of "heavy" legs after training.

• Shorts - no less common element of compression underwear. The shorts are suitable for athletes running, swimming, triathlon and cycling. The material does not allow moisture to pass through, protects muscles from injury.

• Underpants - these clothes are made using a special technology, due to which, during wearing, it has a light massage effect on the skin. The underpants support muscles, stimulate blood circulation, and provide additional cushioning during workouts. Maintain the required temperature, taking into account the seasonality.

• Tights are best suited for fitness. They protect the joints from injury, and during outdoor exercise they protect the skin from the negative effects of the external environment.

Also, compression garments differ in the type of fabric from which they are made. In most cases, such clothes are used for sewing:

• lycra - gives things the necessary elasticity;
• polyamide - synthetic fiber, which gives the product not only softness, but also strength;
• microfiber - a complex fiber, soft to the touch and perfectly absorbing moisture.

Also, in some cases, compression garments are sewn from natural or organic cotton.

It is advisable to buy men's compression underwear in specialized sports stores. There, a wide range of products from leading world manufacturers are presented, such as:

• Reebok;
• Puma;
• Adidas;
• Nike;
• Compressport.

And these are not all brands. Products from different brands differ in cost, manufacturing technology, as well as some other parameters that must be taken into account when choosing.

When buying men's compression underwear, you must first consider the time during which the garment will be used (i.e. training time), and weatherat which it will take place (training outdoors or indoors).

The choice should be made based on the following facts.

1. If daily workout, then you will definitely need compression leggings, tights, leggings and a T-shirt. At the same time, during daily workouts, a large load falls on the legs, so they should be protected first of all.
2. For competition... More often, competitions in a particular sport are held with a load on certain muscle groups. For example, powerlifters put the main load on the muscles of the arms, so it is advisable for athletes from this category to buy a sleeveless jersey, as well as shorts or leggings (depending on individual preferences). If a person is running, he will need leggings, tights, shorts, leggings and a T-shirt.
3. Depending on the season... The compression garment itself is capable of maintaining the desired body temperature. But if the training takes place outside at a low air temperature, then it is better to wear compression hosiery under warmer clothes.

The choice of men's compression underwear must be treated very carefully, because the results that an athlete can show not only in training, but also in competitions depend on it to some extent.

See the video below for the benefits of compression garments.