How Do Compression Shorts Work?
Compression shorts support the major muscles in your leg with bands of sturdy fabric, according to the Medicine Online website. This support limits extra muscle motion, or “oscillation,” during running strides to make your movements more efficient, according to research published in the May 2006 issue of “International Journal of Sports Medicine.” This aids in athletic performance because it reduces the amount of energy you are expending. The 2006 finding echoes results published in the 2003 “Journal of Sports Sciences” that noted that the hip flexion angle was reduced during a 60-meter sprint among athletes wearing custom-fit compression shorts. This may suggest stride frequency was increased, notes the Peak Performance website. The 2003 study also reported that muscle oscillation was decreased for athletes during vertical jump landings.
