Tights may be "tight," as in slang for stylish and cool. But do compression tights really help you run faster or further? Some runners say yes, yet a study presented at the recent American College of ...

Running tights are an essential addition to every runner’s wardrobe. Not only do they provide warmth and comfort in colder conditions, running tights can boost performance by being lightweight and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Compression tights are an incredibly popular tool among runners ...

You’ve seen them everywhere and you might even own a pair or two. Compression tights are supposed to boost athletic power and help keep us from getting tired during workouts. But can they actually do ...

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There are two types of people who go to the gym: the ones who go to work out, and the ones who go to take pictures of themselves pretending to work out. Today, science has good news only for the ...

Winter weather has arrived to many of our road routes and running trails, and while it doesn’t mean the end of running, the changing weather does mean it’s time for many of us to switch from shorts to ...

Despite the fact that distance runners swear by them, a new study finds compression tights don’t help runners go farther or faster. Despite the fact that distance runners swear by them, a new study ...

Compression tights don’t help runners go farther or faster, according to a new Nike-funded study from The Ohio State Universtiy Wexner Medical Center. Some athletes have sworn that compression tights ...

Jetting off for a jog in snug-fitting compression tights won’t help a runner go farther or faster, according to a new study that’s not doing any favors for its sponsor, Nike. The sports gear giant — ...

TRENDY compression tights worn by top long distance runners such as Paula Radcliffe do not improve performance, according to new research. The study shows that the leggings greatly reduce muscle ...