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Before January had even begun, many of us had already committed to getting back on the fitness wagon in the new year. Spending time with friends and family over the festive season, it was easy to take our feet off the gas and let our usual fitness routines slip. Now the new year has come
Canterbury’s ThermoReg compression tights are well insulated for outdoor training but offer little in the way of compression… Canterbury ThermoReg Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £39 / cantebury.com Comfort: 5/5Compression: 2.5/5Sweat-wicking: 3/5OVERALL: 3/5 PROS: Instant warmth Easy on and off CONS: Very light compression Slow drying Designed to withstand the rigors of cold, hard rugby
The long version of Skins’ Series 5 tights delivers targeted compression to every leg muscle, though performance comes at a price… Skins Series 5 Long Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £125 / skinscompression.com PROS: Graduated compression Fabric is smooth and comfortable CONS: Waistband can roll up Expensive Comfort: 4/5Compression: 5/5Sweat-wicking: 4/5OVERALL: 4.5/5 The multi-purpose Skins
While not strictly compression tights, the Castore Indigo Airex Speed does offer recovery benefits and are good choice for cold runs… Castore Indigo Airex Speed Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £85 / castore.com PROS: Good warmth and comfort Zippered and elasticated ankle cuffs CONS: No medical-grade compression Just one tiny pocket Comfort: 4/5Compression: 3/5Sweat-wicking: 3/5OVERALL:
With Far Infrared technology and good breathability, the Under Armour Rush Smartform compression tights are ideal for outdoor endurance sessions… Under Armour Rush Smartform Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £76 / underarmour.co.uk PROS: Good sweat wicking Deep leg pocket storage CONS: No medical grade compression Comfort: 4/5Compression: 3/5Sweat-wicking: 4/5OVERALL: 4/5 Another set of compression leggings
Canterbury’s ThermoReg compression tights are well insulated for outdoor training but offer little in the way of compression… Canterbury ThermoReg Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £39 / cantebury.com Comfort: 5/5Compression: 2.5/5Sweat-wicking: 3/5OVERALL: 3/5 PROS: Instant warmth Easy on and off CONS: Very light compression Slow drying Designed to withstand the rigors of cold, hard rugby
Compression specialist 2XU has engineered its Light Speed tights to minimise muscle fatigue and maximise recovery 2XU Light Speed Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £100 / uk.2xu.com PROS: Excellent compression Lots of pockets CONS: Occasional crotch drop Difficult to get on and off Comfort: 4/5Compression: 5/5Sweat-wicking: 4/5OVERALL: 4.5/5 2XU specialises in compression gear and it
Kymira combines superb comfort and Far Infrared technology to make its Recharge IR50 compression tights a sound choice for workouts and recovery… Kymira Recharge IR50 Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £80 / kymira.com PROS: Quick drying Second-skin feel CONS: Thick seams No medical-grade compression Comfort: 4/5Compression: 3/5Sweat-wicking: 4/5OVERALL: 4/5 Kymira’s super-comfy Recharge IR50 compression tights
The long version of Skins’ Series 5 tights delivers targeted compression to every leg muscle, though performance comes at a price… Skins Series 5 Long Compression Tights BUY IT NOW £125 / skinscompression.com PROS: Graduated compression Fabric is smooth and comfortable CONS: Waistband can roll up Expensive Comfort: 4/5Compression: 5/5Sweat-wicking: 4/5OVERALL: 4.5/5 The multi-purpose Skins
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. Many athletes use the first of January as an opportunity to set ambitious new goals. Whether it’s a PR, a first marathon, or establishing a strength training habit, many of us scramble to set personal benchmarks for the new year, and, reality check:
January, you’re up. With the festive period over and the perceived Christmas ‘dent’ well and truly done, the temptation to head full throttle back to the gym, ramping up cardio and intensity, is often seen as the obvious solution. You tear through the first three weeks of your fitness programme. You switch flat whites for
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. Colorado hiker mountaineer Andrea Sansone has set numerous Fastest Known Times since 2017, but she’s typically done them entirely alone with minimal crew support or in tandem with partner Andrew Hamilton in a self-supported style. But on September 12, when Sansone set a
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. New Year’s resolutions can get a bad wrap. Less than 8% of people are able to stick to their resolutions, but every year, the pull to set new goals is almost irresistible. I’m a resolution apologist. I started running as a New Year’s
Peloton made its name in the world of spin, but the brand has since branched out in various directions – including running. So we asked fitness writer and Women’s Fitness editor Sarah Sellens to answer a simple question: is the Peloton Tread any good? Pros: Great instruction. There’s an instructor style for everyone, whether you’ve
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. For years now, I’ve had a default workout format that I rely on when I’m looking for a good hard effort that doesn’t feel that hard: the descending ladder. The details depend on how fit I am and what I’m training for, but
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