Compression shorts
Compression shorts are a type of specialized garment that is worn on special occasions. The main task of such products is to improve blood circulation in tissues, as well as to protect tendons and muscles from injury. The shorts fit snugly to the body, but no discomfort is felt. they are made of elastic, breathable fabric. Compression shorts are available for both women and men.
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Various types of compression shorts are available to consumers, which differ in sewing, fabric composition and purpose, for example:
- run;
- MMA;
- losing weight;
- cycling;
- triathlon;
- treatment of injuries, etc.
Each type of special equipment is developed in accordance with the purpose. Shorts for sports, depending on its variety, can have protective inserts and special sewing to ensure comfortable movement. If the product is intended for weight loss, then inside it may have a massage layer for lymphatic drainage. When it comes to healing shorts, they tend to have varying degrees of compression to keep injured muscles or joints in the correct position, allowing them to recover faster.
Why are compression shorts needed?
Compression shorts are an essential part of the wardrobe for athletes, women who look after their shape and health, as well as patients with injuries in the hip and pelvis. It is recommended to consider each case separately:
- The Athletic Shorts are designed to protect the thigh area from injury, prevent muscle cramps and spasms, and promote normal circulation. In addition, during heavy loads, the vessels suffer - their walls become thinner, and the valves stop working normally. But thanks to supporting clothing, the vessels are constantly in good shape.
- Women's compression shorts are often used for body shaping. This type of product has massage and lymphatic drainage properties that allow you to lose weight, get rid of cellulite and tighten the skin. By using special clothing while exercising, you can achieve a more noticeable effect in a short period of time. It is not uncommon for women to use special shorts to treat and prevent varicose veins, relieve fatigue in the legs, and prevent the formation of edema.
- Shorts for patients who have undergone surgery or have been injured are a must-have wardrobe item. They should be worn daily until complete recovery. Thanks to constant compression, blood circulation in the tissues improves, and their recovery is much faster.
Features and Benefits
Compression shorts have a wide range of advantages and features, which explains their popularity among consumers:
- massage effect;
- provides comfortable movement ;;
- reliable fixation of veins;
- increased endurance;
- rapid warming up of muscles and retention of heat in them;
- prevention of injury, spasms and seizures;
- stabilizes the position of joints and muscles.
The shorts do not create any discomfort at all while wearing, because for manufacturing, hypoallergenic fabric is used, which prevents the appearance of a rash on the skin or rash. In addition, the products do not have seams that could injure and chafe the skin. Thanks to compression shorts, you can withstand longer physical activity, and besides, recovery from them will come quite quickly.
Material and color
Each manufacturer uses a special type of fabric for the manufacture of compression shorts, and its composition will depend on the intended use of the product. As a rule, the material contains 2 components at once, for example, polyester and spandex, or polyamide and elastane. For clothes with a thermal effect, fabrics such as neoprene, nylon and thermosel are often used.
On sale, special equipment is found in a variety of colors, but black, blue, red and gray remain traditional. Shorts can be solid or two-colored. Products with bright accents, for example, lemon or light green, look good. Due to the special composition of materials, even after washing, their color remains the same saturated as on the day of purchase.
Brands
The market offers a wide range of compression shorts produced by domestic and foreign manufacturers, which include:
- Adidas;
- Nike;
- Reebook;
- Rehband;
- CEP;
- Skins.
Each company adheres to certain manufacturing standards, but uses different materials, so the quality of special equipment will vary. But one should not assume that only expensive products will be highly efficient, because there are also worthy copies among domestic products.
How to choose?
When choosing shorts with compression, first of all, you should take into account their purpose, because their tailoring, density and composition of the fabric will depend on this. In addition, if the product has a special purpose, for example, for MMA, then it must have a pocket for a shell that protects the groin, and for rugby - sealed pads. The material should be elastic and pleasant to the touch, without internal seams.
Compression shorts are selected based on individual parameters. To make sure that while wearing the item will not hinder your movements, it is recommended to try it on. It is important to remember that too tight shorts will not have the desired compression effect, but, on the contrary, may be harmful to health.
Watch the following video before choosing compression shorts.
