The compression garment is today a must-have in any athlete's kit, whether amateur or professional. But why wear one before, during and after exercise? What are the concrete benefits at each stage of your practice? Here is a simple, precise explanation based exclusively on the technical data behind COMPRESSPORT expertise.

Before exercise: activating the body and preventing injury

Before a training session or a race, the objective is clear: to prepare the body well. By wearing a compression garment such as compression shorts or a technical t-shirt, you stimulate blood circulation and prepare your muscles for the effort ahead.

Compression speeds up the warm-up by delivering oxygen to the muscles more quickly. It activates the muscle and skin receptors, improves proprioception, and reduces the risk of injuries linked to an insufficient start. It is a passive preparation, but an effective one.

During exercise: supporting, stabilising, improving

The compression garment acts as an active support. It applies targeted pressure to the muscle groups being worked, which allows you:

  • To improve venous return and therefore the oxygenation of the muscles.
  • To reduce muscle vibration caused by ground impacts.
  • To delay muscular and mental fatigue.
  • To optimise postural support, thanks to increased proprioception.
  • To limit muscle, tendon or joint damage.

For example, the Trail Racing 2-in-1 Short ensures optimal muscle support while guaranteeing the freedom of movement that is essential over long distances. For the upper body, the Postural trail t-shirt helps stabilise the trunk and reduce muscle tension in the upper back.

After exercise: promoting recovery

Once the session is over, the body enters a repair phase. Wearing a compression garment, such as recovery socks or a Full Legs Recovery sleeve, allows you to optimise active recovery.

Compression restarts venous return, promotes the elimination of toxins and reduces soreness. It prevents swelling and inflammation, offering a feeling of light legs and a faster return to training.

COMPRESSPORT technology: precision and effectiveness

All COMPRESSPORT garments are made seamless and clinically tested to guarantee controlled, comfortable compression. The fibres used are of Swiss origin and the products are tested using the Salzmann MST medical machine to ensure constant, targeted pressure.

To discover the full range of garments suited to each phase, explore our collections of compression bottoms and compression tops.

Conclusion: three moments, one single objective

Wearing a compression garment before, during and after exercise means investing in your health and your performance. Each moment has its specific needs, and COMPRESSPORT answers them with technical, tested products, designed to support every athlete in reaching their goals.

To find the models that suit you, see our recommendation guide.