Best Compression Leggings
What are compression leggings?
Store medisinske leksikon defines compression as a constriction, and in a medical sense, this can be part of a treatment or a consequence of injury or illness. Compression leggings are simply clothes that fit snugly against the body and are often described as "an extra layer of skin." The purpose of compression leggings is to fit tightly enough to "compress" the veins close to the skin, providing various health benefits.
Do compression leggings work?
Many clothing manufacturers tend to exaggerate the benefits of their compression wear, for example, by saying things like "compression clothing helps you run faster and become stronger." However, an article from forskning.no explains that this is not entirely true.
The truth, according to another article from forskning.no, is that compression clothes compress the veins close to the skin, allowing the deeper veins to receive more blood. This helps increase the blood flow back to the heart, which causes the heart to be filled with more blood between each heartbeat. This can help prevent and treat inflammation, varicose veins, and swollen calves. Additionally, compression leggings are suitable for lipoedema.
Are compression leggings worth it?
Absolutely! Compression leggings are fantastic to wear for longer runs, ski trips, or similar activities. Even though compression leggings may not directly affect how fast you run or how strong you are, they provide a number of health benefits that help you avoid and prevent injuries from training. Our compression leggings are not sheer and are thus squat proof.
In addition, compression leggings can indirectly impact your performance. Compression leggings can make you feel and look sportier, which can greatly influence your training motivation. Because of this, you might be able to push yourself a little harder than you normally would? 😉
The compression leggings in test
Feeling inspired to try out compression leggings? We offer several different compression leggings for women. Below are some of our favorites:
Compression leggings with pockets on the thighs
Techna Tights is one of our most popular compression leggings with large pockets. Here you will be able to carry and separate an iPhone Plus and keys in different pockets while you train.
Compression leggings with a pocket in the back
If you want compression leggings without large pockets on the sides but with a small pocket inside the waistband, we recommend Ella compression leggings. The pocket is large enough to fit an iPhone 12, among other things. At the same time, the leggings have a high waist with a wide and elastic waistband that provides a better hold-in effect.
Compression leggings with a high waist
Essential Tights are compression leggings with a high waist. This is a super training legging that never goes out of style! The fabric is soft and durable, and not only that, it also has an anti-wrinkle effect which means that the leggings will look good on all body types.
