Every runner knows how important recovery is. After a race, a long training or an intense week, it is the recovery that makes the difference between a constant improvement and an imminent injury.
And for this reason, more and more athletes - both amateurs and professionals - use compression socks during and after the race.
In this article we see why they work, what science says and when it is really worth using them.
How do compression stockings work?
Compression stockings exert a gradual pressure along the leg, increasing at the ankle and decreasing towards the calf.
This stimulates venous circulation, improving the return of blood to the heart and reducing the accumulation of fluid and metabolic waste.
Translated: less heavy legs, faster recovery, less post-workout pain.
The most important benefits for runners
Compression is not a "fad", but a validated technology.
Several studies confirm that regular use of compression stockings can lead to:
- Reduction of perceived fatigue
- Reduced post-run muscle inflammation
- Prevention of swelling (especially after long distances)
- Faster recovery between sessions
- Improvement of the feeling of "ready legs" to the day after
For this reason they are used by runners, footballers, tennis players and athletes in explosive sports.
When to wear them to get the most
Compression stockings are useful at 3 different times:
1.During running (competitive or long run) - to improve blood flow and reduce muscle vibration
2.After sports - in the 60-90 minutes following training
3.In moments of passive recovery - on the road, at work, on days of active discharge
Just keeping them after a race can really speed the return to optimal conditions.
SOXPro Compression: what makes them different
GEARXPro compression stockings are designed together with professional athletes, using durable and breathable materials. Unlike many "commercial" stockings:
- Have a real graduated compression, measured in mmHg
- Offer an anatomical fit without creases or rubbing
- Available in different sizes for a precise fit
- They remain stable even after many washes
