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Compression clothing?

janatleigh
janatleigh Posts: 33 Member
edited January 31 in Fitness and Exercise
A lot of the workout clothes that I'm seeing are "compression". As a rather "fluffy" person, I don't like the idea of every bump to be outlined for all the world to see while I jiggle through my work out.

What are the benefits of compression work out clothing? Am I at a disadvantage wearing a looser top and pants?

Thanks so much for your advice and comments!

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  • amandzor
    amandzor Posts: 386 Member
    I love compression gear. I sometimes even wear it when I'm not working out!

    It makes me feel supported, and slims out some lines so it looks great under button ups.

    For the gym I have compression shorts (They kinda look like bicycle shorts) that I wear under my less revealing, exercise friendly basketball shorts. Same for the top. I have a compression t-shirt underneath the over-sized cotton t-shirt I work out in. They help absorb moisture, cool you down quicker, and I adore them.

    Would I -just- wear the compression clothes to the gym? Hell no.
  • okcat4
    okcat4 Posts: 224 Member
    Also help decrease the water held in muscles after workout ( Hello! less water retention/ and water weight)
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