Compression Shorts

Compression Shorts and Compression Tights, Ideal for Recovery When Temperatures Rise

Are you preparing for a marathon or a trek that will challenge your limits, one of the 12 longest treks in the world, for example? During your many training sessions, you’ve heard about "compression clothing". Out of curiosity, you’d like to try them and see if the claims are true: do compression shorts and compression tights really aid recovery? Indeed, according to the buzz, you’ve understood that a compression short just like a compression tight facilitates venous return, improves sweat evacuation, supports muscles, and aids recovery. For you, as an experienced athlete, this type of gear would enhance your daily routine and performance! On Hardloop.fr, we offer a wide selection of compression shorts and compression tights, so you can find the perfect fit for your muscles. Whether you choose a X-Bionic compression tight, Skins, or another brand specializing in compression shorts, your garment should be comfortable while still supporting your thigh muscles.

How to Choose the Right Compression Shorts?

Facing your opponents, you’ve long regretted not wearing compression shorts. You couldn’t help but think they had an edge, even slightly, with quality gear. Now it’s your turn to choose your own compression shorts! To make the right choice, you must first consider the size of the compression shorts. To enjoy all the benefits of compression, your compression shorts must fit you perfectly. You must avoid it being too tight, as this could cause more discomfort than benefits during your run, and at the same time, ensure that your compression shorts aren’t too loose, rendering them ineffective. You can determine if your compression shorts are the right size once you start moving. If you feel discomfort or, conversely, no pressure to support your muscles, you may need to change the size of your compression shorts.
Depending on the brands, you may experience different sensations when wearing compression shorts. You might find compression shorts with a so-called decreasing compression and compression shorts with a so-called progressive compression, which exerts increasing pressure. Some outdoor athletes trying their first women's compression shorts or men's compression shorts will be completely won over and won’t be able to do without them. However, some others may not get used to the sensation of pressure on their muscles and prefer to continue their efforts without women's compression shorts or men's compression shorts.

How to Choose the Right Compression Tights?

A bit longer and just as effective: we’re talking about men's compression tights and women's compression tights! If you want to tackle the Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges in trail during the summer, you’ll likely be happy to favour compression tights over compression leggings. You’ll feel the air on your legs, enjoy the sun, and your muscles will continue to be supported by a compression garment that performs well. To set off with peace of mind and buy the best compression tights, here’s how to proceed. The compression tight is chosen just like the compression shorts: based on size and the level of compression you choose.
To choose your next compression shorts, you can draw inspiration from the qualities of compression shorts from the brand Skins. The brand Skins has indeed created the A400 Half Tights, a compression tight built to withstand time and elements. Using the most advanced compression technology from Skins, this compression tight stabilises active muscles and reduces lactate accumulation in the blood for improved performance. This compression short also features a fabric called Memory MX, made with an extremely elastic polymer thread that doesn’t stretch out despite regular use.

All Compression Shorts and Compression Tights are on Hardloop.fr

Whatever technology you’re looking for, you’ll find the most effective men's compression tights and women's compression tights on Hardloop.fr. Our team of runners, passionate about trail in the mid-mountains and more traditional running, will be able to advise you best regarding the purchase of compression shorts. With these on, who would dare resist you? No one and nothing, especially not the 10 most beautiful hikes in France or, for a bit of exoticism, a beautiful long trail in Madagascar. The compression tight, just like the compression shorts, is something to take with you wherever you go, even if that destination is at the end of the world.