Manufacturers claim compression clothes improve athletic performance, but there is little scientific evidence to back that up. This story first aired March 30 on Morning Edition. Compression clothing ...

I HAVE NEVER understood the obsession with compression in activewear. In the world of athletes, compressive gear is a regular topic. For the uninitiated, compression means your clothes squeeze you.

Maybe you've seen them in the gym, or even squeezed into them yourself: super-tight T-shirts, leggings, knee and calf sleeves, even tube tops. More and more athletes are wearing compression garments, ...

Whether you’re looking to hit a personal record at the gym or simply feel really nice and tucked in while you go about your day, there’s certainly a place for compression clothing in your athleisure ...

Welcome to our independent group test of summer riding tights. All of the leggings in this group test have been put through their paces by event rider and BHSII Lisa Spence. Find out what she thought ...