ARE COMPRESSION GARMENTS BENEFICIAL FOR ENDURANCE RUNNERS?. (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Benjamin; Rorke, Stafford
• Is Part Of: ACSM's health & fitness journal. Volume 20:Number 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: Compression Stockings -- Endurance Running -- Performance -- Recovery Modality -- Marathon -- Trail Running; Exercise -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Health Behavior -- Periodicals; Physical Fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5397

Abstract

Abstract : Learning Objective: To understand the efficacy of compression garments on endurance running performance and recovery. CONDENSED VERSION AND BOTTOM LINE: The use of compression garments in endurance events is increasing. Equivocal evidence exists when examining compression garments and aerobic performance. Utilization of compression garments as a recovery modality may reduce symptoms associated with exercise-induced muscle damage and may decrease recovery time between exercise bouts, allowing endurance runners to train more effectively.