The marketing claims by the compression gear companies that wearing compression garments will improve circulation and aid recovery is not supported by science/medical fact. They are expensive leg warmers that are comfortable in cooler weather but they do not aid performance or recovery. I have calf guards and compression socks and I experienced no recovery benefits from wearing them during or after long runs.
The marketing claims by the compression gear companies that wearing compression garments will improve circulation and aid recovery is not supported by science/medical fact. They are expensive leg warmers that are comfortable in cooler weather but they do not aid performance or recovery. I have calf guards and compression socks and I experienced no recovery benefits from wearing them during or after long runs.
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I cannot cope with calf guards (more are compressport) when running. I have to remove them after about half a mile. I'm not really sure why either. I have worn one in bed and that was fine.
However I've found compression socks very helpful. I like the nice and cheap Aldi ones (available in black with a bright blue pattern or a pink pattern), The only thing I do with the socks is if wearing them over night I use an old pair and have put a cut in them to reduce the pressure across my toe joints.
> @SwimsL1keaWalrus said: > I cannot cope with calf guards (more are compressport) when running. I have to remove them after about half a mile. I'm not really sure why either. I have worn one in bed and that was fine. > > However I've found compression socks very helpful. I like the nice and cheap Aldi ones (available in black with a bright blue pattern or a pink pattern), The only thing I do with the socks is if wearing them over night I use an old pair and have put a cut in them to reduce the pressure across my toe joints.
I will do the same. After 30 years of severe accidental leg / ankle / foot surgery, these compression socks are a game changer for me. They successfully improved the condition of the legs and provided me with good compression and leg support while standing and exercising. https://www.gearhunder.com/best-compression-socks-for-men/
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The marketing claims by the compression gear companies that wearing compression garments will improve circulation and aid recovery is not supported by science/medical fact. They are expensive leg warmers that are comfortable in cooler weather but they do not aid performance or recovery. I have calf guards and compression socks and I experienced no recovery benefits from wearing them during or after long runs.
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Think I might just try them for recovery now!
I cannot cope with calf guards (more are compressport) when running. I have to remove them after about half a mile. I'm not really sure why either. I have worn one in bed and that was fine.
However I've found compression socks very helpful. I like the nice and cheap Aldi ones (available in black with a bright blue pattern or a pink pattern), The only thing I do with the socks is if wearing them over night I use an old pair and have put a cut in them to reduce the pressure across my toe joints.
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> I cannot cope with calf guards (more are compressport) when running. I have to remove them after about half a mile. I'm not really sure why either. I have worn one in bed and that was fine.
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> However I've found compression socks very helpful. I like the nice and cheap Aldi ones (available in black with a bright blue pattern or a pink pattern), The only thing I do with the socks is if wearing them over night I use an old pair and have put a cut in them to reduce the pressure across my toe joints.
I will do the same. After 30 years of severe accidental leg / ankle / foot surgery, these compression socks are a game changer for me. They successfully improved the condition of the legs and provided me with good compression and leg support while standing and exercising.
https://www.gearhunder.com/best-compression-socks-for-men/