"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LET'S START with the obvious: Wearing compression shirts makes you look bigger due to the snug fit. To be ...

Seeking better, stronger bodies, some exercisers squeeze themselves into compression clothes. These snug-fitting socks, shorts, tights or shirts, which squeeze muscles as tightly as sausage casings, ...

Puma is one of the go-to brands for sportswear, and they deliver on all fronts with this variant. This half sleeve compression t-shirt allows for ease of movement and is durable for the long run. This ...

Maybe you've seen them in the gym, or even squeezed into them yourself: super-tight T-shirts, leggings, knee and calf sleeves, even tube tops. More and more athletes are wearing compression garments, ...

A new study questions the supposed benefit of compression clothing for athletes. Many athletes swear by expensive compression shorts, socks, tights, and other garments. These tight-fitting items are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you're a runner or a lifter, someone who prefers a short sleeve or someone who swears by sweating ...

From shorts and socks to sleeves and tops, athletes everywhere—amateur and professional alike—are squeezing into super-tight “compression” garments in an effort to boost performance and recovery.

The revival of men in spandex at your local gym and CrossFit box isn’t some weird tribute to 80s exercise videos. New research finds that tights can help you avoid dreaded post-workout pains. “When ...

For all the undoubted joys and health benefits it confers, running can be a double-edged sword – the more you train and race, the greater your risk of picking up injuries. The extreme end of the ...

This article looks at whether wearing compression leggings benefits health and performance and explains the key features to consider when purchasing them. It also provides details on some of the ...