Compression underwear – advantages and disadvantages

Compression underwear, also known as compression underwear, is a special type of underwear that is made of stretchy materials. It is designed to exert gentle pressure on specific parts of the body, and thus affect the muscles and blood circulation in a specific way. Let's learn about the advantages of compression underwear and its disadvantages.

Advantages of compression underwear

Whether you want to make your workouts easier, reduce pain, or simply improve the appearance of your figure, compression underwear can be helpful in this. Its popularity is growing – both among active people and those who are looking for ways to make their bodies more attractive. It is an inconspicuous piece of clothing that works on many levels:

• improved blood circulation – stimulation of circulation makes it possible to exercise longer and more intensively in this type of clothing, without feeling so tired;
• muscle and joint support – compression underwear can reduce the risk of injury and painful soreness;
• reduction of swelling – compression activates the venous and lymphatic system, and thus helps to get rid of fluids accumulating in the intercellular spaces and blood vessels faster. This can be helpful especially for people who have problems with varicose veins or proper circulation. It will also be useful for people who spend most of the day sitting or standing;
• body shaping – compression underwear can help smooth and firm the body. It is also popularly used as slimming underwear under clothing.

Compression underwear for athletes

Compression underwear is used especially eagerly by professional athletes and hobby trainers, as it increases sports performance. This is due to the fact that thanks to the stimulation of circulation, more oxygen reaches the muscles, and thus their efficiency is improved. Regeneration after training is also accelerated. If lactic acid (so-called soreness) forms in the muscles as a result of intense exercise, it will be removed more easily, which reduces soreness and allows you to return to exercise faster. However, it is important not to take off the compression garment immediately after exercise, but to wear it for the next 2-3 hours.

The advantage of compression underwear is also the minimization of shocks and vibrations to which the body is exposed during strength and endurance training. This definitely makes it easier to exercise. Compression tops are especially appreciated by women with large breasts. In the online store Anfen.eu you will find many models of this type, perfect for training, such as the Intimidao 02-1998 top.

Sports compression underwear, especially thermoactive ones, can also help maintain the correct body temperature. In summer, it protects the body from overheating, while in winter it prevents cold. From the point of view of athletes, it is also important that the materials from which such clothing is made absorb sweat well and facilitate its drainage.

Compression underwear for people who want to slim down their figure

Compression underwear can also be a valuable support for people who want to improve their appearance. All thanks to the fact that the pressure it exerts on the body stimulates the transport of fats and facilitates the reduction of metabolites found in the subcutaneous tissue. In this way, you can get rid of various types of hyperosmolar edema, as well as fight celluite and fat tissue that accumulates around the buttocks and hips (so-called gynoid obesity). Using this type of underwear smoothes the skin and prevents it from sagging.

Putting on compression underwear is recommended not only for people struggling with overweight or obesity, but also for those whose weight remains normal. This type of clothing can be an ideal way to expose the advantages of the female figure – firm buttocks or large breasts. This is underwear that will work well under tight clothes, without creating unsightly folds or thickenings. It will also be a great choice for the gym or fitness classes.

In the Anfen.eu online store, you can find, among others, the Intimidao 8816 corset, which perfectly shapes the figure. It is especially loved by women with an apple-shaped figure, i.e. with visible abdominal folds and strongly rounded hips. The corset helps to hide these flaws and even out the proportions of the figure so that your body takes on alluring shapes, and with it your self-confidence increases. It is also worth checking out the bodysuit models available from us.

Disadvantages of compression underwear

Unfortunately, despite its numerous advantages, compression underwear is not a perfect product. It is worth being aware of the shortcomings that may be associated with it in order to be able to avoid them. First of all, it is not suitable underwear to be worn all the time. Prolonged pressure can cause discomfort and irritation to the skin, especially if the compression is strong. So you have to use it interchangeably with regular underwear to let your body rest.

Secondly, when buying compression underwear, it is essential to pay attention to its composition. Certain materials reduce the breathability of the skin, which can lead to excessive sweating and an increased risk of infection. In Anfen.eu you will find skin-friendly clothing made of natural materials or a safe synthetic fabric – polyamide. Among the disadvantages of compression underwear , a fairly high price is also often mentioned, but it is worth remembering that quality comes with it. People who come into contact with this type of clothing for the first time may also initially have difficulty putting it on and taking it off. However, everything is a matter of practice.

Compression underwear is clothing that is definitely worth having in your closet. Even if we do not plan to use it regularly, it can be useful during training or even hiking trekking trips, which also involve intense physical effort. In the Anfen.eu store, you have many models of bras, panties, shorts or corsets at your disposal, which will be perfect as compression underwear. We invite you to browse our offer.