12/08/2021
Compression gear has focused on performance benefits for serious athletes, but there are unique benefits for exercise newbies or people carrying a bit of extra weight too.
Fred Hernands is one of the associate sport science specialists Project Shape™ works with and has been involved in the compression garment industry for men and women for over 15 years. He explains first that he considers all exercisers to be "serious" exercisers, and that compression gear can be especially helpful for larger folks and those who are new to exercise.
"Trainees that carry larger amounts of weight could be more susceptible to repetitive use injuries such as shin splints, strains, sprains, and joint damage, especially when starting new training regimens. Compression apparel works to compress muscles against a person’s frame to minimize the micro muscle tears caused by muscle vibration and oscillation."
In short, he says that larger bodies move more during exercise and Project Shape Shorts™ and Project Shap Leggings™ can limit that movement to prevent wear and tear on the body. He says this is also a clear benefit for people who are trying to lose weight.
"While we would never make the claim that compression apparel alone aids in weight loss, it can certainly aid in the exercise portion of anyone’s weight loss regimen. Assuming that those types of workouts usually involve cardio work. Wearing compression apparel can aid in minimizing the muscle damage caused by the repeated vibration of cardio activities like running or spinning and aid recovery by enhancing circulation during and after exercise."
