If you plan to run outside in colder weather, a good pair of thermal tights are critical to keep your legs warm. Thermal running tights are similar to other running or compression tights, but with one major difference: They are built specifically for colder-weather running, so they are a key piece of your cold weather … Read more
Tommie Copper offers a full lineup of compression wear, including shirts, shorts, base layers, gloves, and tights. Compared to other compression gear makers, Tommie Copper has a different bent than many. They infuse copper into the gear, which provides another dimension beyond the compression itself. Tommie Copper has been around since about 2010, and in … Read more
Every state has a number of iconic running or cycling races that have stood the test of time. With a little help from our friends, we went through them all and listed our top in each state. Our list was compiled with input from a number of outdoor and active enthusiasts. The key factors were … Read more
Alignment – The ability of compression gear to help support proper joint movement, and keep key muscles and tendons in place for correct flex action. Ankle Sleeve – A garment that covers your foot, heel, and lower ankle. Ankle sleeves are often used to great plantar fasciitis or ankle injuries. Anti Bacterial – A claim … Read more
Yoga has become one of the most popular physical activities in the world, and for good reason. In addition to offering mental and spiritual benefits, yoga can be one of the best single activities for building strength, flexibility, and balance in a way that is generally safe for your body. The number of people who … Read more
Protein bars are a secret weapon for many runners. Proteins are critical to muscular recovery, something important to any athlete who is trying to improve their performance over time. They can also be a great pinch-hitting food for times in-between meals, while traveling, or pre-workout when you don’t have access to other natural food. Triathletes … Read more
Compression pants for women have come a long way in recent years, thankfully so. A decade ago, they consisted mainly of running tights and other similar leggings. Now, compression pants have become mainstream for activities like yoga, crossfit, group fitness, and other popular activities. The leggings and tights are also increasingly popular for wearing in … Read more
Runners who live in colder climates or climates with the possibility of a couple colds snaps a year undoubtedly face a common question: Should I run outside, run inside on a treadmill, or temporarily stop my training until it gets warmer? Being a Minnesota-based organization, we know a thing or two about cold weather running. … Read more
We search the running garment and gear market every week, looking for the needle in a haystack deals that will help you save money. Instead of you having to go through every single email promotion you receive from stores and manufacturers, we thought we should save you some time. Whether you are looking for compression … Read more
Compression shorts and tights have grown in popularity, and perhaps the sport that has seen the biggest increase in popularity is basketball. In the past few years, compression shorts and tights available for men, women and the youth in all different colors and sizes have exploded on the basketball scene. Watch an NBA game, and … Read more
While Yoga has existed for over five thousand years, if you think of modern Yoga as we know it today, one of the first things that comes to mind is the yoga mat. More than just a tool we use, it is also metaphor that represents the space where our minds can be free of … Read more
How long should you hold a yoga pose? The short answer is it depends on the type of yoga. Yoga is an incredible exercise, no matter which style, helping you challenge your limits, enhancing flexibility and reaching new heights of strength, both internally and externally. However, yoga should not be a source of acute pain … Read more
The Garneau Oslo tights pants (here) are most commonly marketed to cyclists, but are a great option for cold weather runners. While they are not compression tights in the traditional sense of the word, they offer intentional paneling and enough form-fitting features to provide a slight bit of compression and joint blood flow. That is … Read more
If you have done a running race or triathlon lately, you have likely noticed an uptick in the number of fellow racers wearing compression wear. Someone who you chat with pre-race, you passes you, or who you pass during the race is sporting the latest in compression technology. Why are they wearing it, and what … Read more
Everyone who is a runner had to start somewhere. From the avid marathoner to the person who sneaks in 3 miles before work, runners have to begin the process with a decision to pick up the hobby. Even the guy who ran every day for 44 years had a day, way back, that was the … Read more
Running tights, running leggings, running pants – whatever you call them, they are essentials for running in colder weather. While running pants have been around for years, the technology has come a particularly long way in the past decade. Compression tights are the most advanced leg clothing on the market today, and will give any … Read more
Over the last few years, there has been an explosion in the number of brands promoting compression clothing for improving athletic performance. Skins are a pioneer and leader among these brands. These compression tights are designed for competing in sports and are able to supercharge your performance in a natural way. As with all good … Read more
Athletic compression gear has been on a steady upward march for the past decade. Buoyed by the Under Armour brand’s product variety and marketing budget, the entire compression industry has seen significant growth in recent years. 2016 brings a few trends that should give athletes and fitness enthusiasts more choice and ultimately better quality for … Read more