Compression garments – the sportswear of the future, the choice of today.   Compression wear is all the rage in many sports these days. They look very good, and the patterns and styles are nothing less than fashionable. They retain warmth, and yet can easily be put aside should one get too warm during training. A good many athletes are using them, and swear by them. However, they are a relatively new thing. Loose, baggy clothing was the norm in gyms even a decade ago. Not so today, when you have compression clothing of all types, from skull caps to arm sleeves to full body compression wear. So what’s the science behind it? The clothing is supposed to place a steady pressure on different areas of the body, accelerating blood flow in those areas, which in its turn improves oxygen supply to the worked upon areas, which ultimately enhances performance. The improved circulation also prevents lactic acid collecting in the tissues, and flushes away metabolic wastes. These garments are supposed to enable you to train harder and to engage in longer training sessions.   The fabric of these garments wicks sweat away from the skin, helping the body regulate temperature. The fabric is usually treated with anti-bacterial agents as well, to better promote hygiene. This sort of gear makes people look good as well.   People mostly go in for black when it comes to compression-wear, but this is hardly the sole option. There are some amazing patterns and designs out there, to suit just about any taste. So what sort of compression wear is best to buy? What gear you buy depends on your sport. People who engage in contact sports sometimes go in for whole-body-suits, while runners go in for tights instead. Compression socks tend to be bought by skiers, because it keeps the feet warm.   Body-builders sometimes go in for full-body suits, because these not only improve performance, but also make a body look very toned, increasing personal motivation. Quite simply, people buy compression wear that works on the section of the body that is most called upon in the sport that they’re engaged in.   FBT shorts are very popular, and they have a good line in compression wear. Increased efficiency for the athlete But, for the dedicated athlete, there’s an additional role that such garments have to play. Studies have shown that not only is efficiency increased while you work out in such gear, but that recovery times are also improved. Some studies show that such gear reduces unnecessary vibration in the muscles during competition, lessening trauma to the muscles, and thus boosting recovery times.   Many athletes who use such gear report that they do experience lower levels of muscle wear after training or competition,and therefore quicker recovery times.   These garments look good, wear well, and are supposed to boost performance and recovery – it’s no wonder they’re becoming increasingly popular with sports-persons everywhere.