So I've gotten the all clear from doctors and have started training again with a lot of cardio work at this stage and started to wonder about the benefits of compression wear like the Under Armour leggings and shirts. Anyone got any experience with that sort of thing and feedback on it, if it's useful in any way or just more fad/placebo equipment.
Compression wear
- Thread starter Knytestorme_sl
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Well my legs are always bearing too much weight so that good to hear, and will be restarting weights next week so seems like might as well grab some.
I use one of those Shock Doctor braces when I go for long runs, and though it's probably at least 50% placebo, it does seem to help. I do a more-than-average amount of cardio (8-10 hours a week) and I'm primary a mountain biker, but I cross train all year so my knees take a beating.
YMMV, but they're under $20 on Amazon and worth the gamble to see if you think they help. Some people swear by them, some think they're nonsense but my experience has been largely positive.
YMMV, but they're under $20 on Amazon and worth the gamble to see if you think they help. Some people swear by them, some think they're nonsense but my experience has been largely positive.