Compression leggings

Such sports or, at times, medical type of clothing, such as compression leggings, is not a part of the wardrobe for beauty. These leggings have a number of features that are worth discussing in more detail.

First of all, compression leggings allow a person to increase endurance and performance, regardless of whether he works on his feet or sitting. Leg warmers exert pressure on the leg, which improves blood circulation and provokes an active flow of oxygen to the muscles. So in the legs, and in the whole body, more energy appears.

Wearing compression leggings also reduces the risk of cramps and leg cramps. Due to improved blood flow, lactate is eliminated from the muscles. It also has a beneficial effect on quick recovery after exercise. Lactic acid leaves the body many times faster, this allows you to not feel discomfort.

If during exercise - sports or active work, you wear such leggings, then significantly reduce injuries. Here, the compression, as it were, additionally “holds”, stabilizes joints and muscles, dampens microvibrations, and helps reduce the effects of leg twists, muscle sprains, or overstrain.

Another important point is the coordination in space, which is very helped by compression leggings. In them, the foot sets in more confidently, and the person as a whole better controls his body.

Compression leggings, unlike ordinary ones, are the prevention of swelling, heaviness in the legs. This unpleasant effect is often followed by office workers or those who have to sit for a long time - on trips or flights. What is important, in all these situations, compression leggings will serve as a “charm” against venous disease (varicose veins) and reduce the risk of blood clots.

Leggings differ from golfs in that they do not have a sock, that is, they act only on the leg above the ankle - from the ankle to the knee. This has its advantages - in the first place, it increases the wear period of the product, as golfs often become unusable precisely in the area of ​​the foot. Secondly, in leggings you can do yoga, swim and do other workouts, which you need to be barefoot.

In everyday life, leggings are more convenient to wear, as you can pick up any shoes, even open in summer, and no one will notice this element of clothing.

Professional runners cannot imagine life without compression leggings, which greatly facilitate the training process, which can last several hours.

In addition to running leggings, there is their variation for recovery, which is used after intensive training or after competitions, where the athlete gives all out.

Compression leggings are also used to prevent varicose veins in risk groups (usually women) and for its treatment. Wearing a leg warmer slows down the course of the disease, makes the result from conservative or surgical intervention more obvious.

• In Russia, compression leggings are produced at an affordable price by Intex. Democratic prices are also known for Venotex (USA) and Relaxan (Italy) companies. However, athletes claim that their products, although inexpensive, are short-lived in wear and are the best suited for everyday wear, as a treatment or prevention.
• The German manufacturer Medi produces compression leggings in the middle price range, and here the quality of the products corresponds to the cost - it copes with the tasks set by athletes, and with the prevention and treatment of varicose veins. Another brand is Sagvarius, which sews compression leggings from very high-quality materials that are resistant to wear. But the price for such a pleasure is not small.

If we talk about the reviews of athletes, many people buy compression underwear brand "CER" (Germany), a leading global manufacturer of sports compression. His products are praised for their discreet but stylish design, high wear resistance and reasonable price.

Another well-known manufacturer of sports compression is the company Compressport (Switzerland).

When choosing compression underwear, first of all, you need to pay attention to its price. Quality costs money, and acquiring compression is best not to save, because it is in your health. It is important to choose the size that suits you. Too big will not do any good; small too will do no harm. Remember that leggings should fit your leg tight, but not crush it. Also pay attention to the seams - to avoid discomfort, they should be flat.

When you have already bought leggings, it is important to wear them correctly. To do this, turn the product inside out and gently pull it up from the ankle. Compression leggings can not be stretched in breadth or pulled on themselves - this is how their properties are lost.

The principle of donning can be seen in the next video.

In specialized stores you can buy devices that facilitate putting on compression - butlers. But if you decide to handle it yourself, remember:

• You can not twist leggings, put them on from back to front or inside out;
• Do not put compression on top of other clothes - tights, pants or tights;
• Never tuck the edges of the product, for example, on top.
• Carefully ensure that all folds of the leg warmers are straightened.

Proper care will preserve both the appearance and compression properties of the leggings. For them to live longer, you need to wash them by hand, in water not hotter than 40 ° C. You can use baby soap or shampoo for washing.The washed product must be gently squeezed out without twisting or stretching it. Compression leggings should be dried at room temperature, away from heat sources. It is better to purchase two pairs at once to wear them in turn.

If you wear leg warmers with varicose veins, wear them in the morning, immediately after waking up. Not getting out of bed. If you have acquired compression for sports, then you need to wear leggings immediately before or immediately after training if you need a restoring effect.

You can see even more about compression leggings from the next video.