Athletes swear by compression clothing for blood flow and muscle protection. Here's a look at the science, and some skepticism.

The Compression Clothing Craze Muscle-squeezing outfits are now commonplace in pro sports. But are there real gains for the rest of us? Erik Sofge Dec 4, 2017 6:38 PM EST ...

2. It's designed for purpose However, it's not just about having tight-fitting Lycra in your sports clothing. To give true, useful compression, Davey says that it needs to be designed for purpose.

2. It's designed for purpose However, it's not just about having tight-fitting Lycra in your sports clothing. To give true, useful compression, Davey says that it needs to be designed for purpose.

T wo new studies from researchers at Indiana University suggest that the new fad of athletes wearing compression clothing to enhance performance may be little more than that, a fad. In two ...

Sports science: Does compression gear benefit your workout? Sarah Berry Updated July 23, 2015 — 5.11pmfirst published at 3.19pm Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size ...

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.

Compression clothing doesn’t just look good, it also helps boost performance and recovery during and after you exercise. Here is the best compression clothing you can buy.

A team of researchers from the University of Canberra and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is investigating whether wearing compression clothing can increase the brain function of athletes.

The tape — also known as KT Tape and sports tape – is usually stuck over injury-prone or rehabilitating areas of the body, where it is supposed to provide support, stability and pain relief.