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Saw this on CNBC and I'm wondering what everyone's opinion of this is.

Basically, it's a compression suit to be worn after a workout. I guess you would wear it under your street clothes. And all your muscles would be slightly compressed to help with muscle soreness.

Would you pay $200 for the whole suit?

Do you think it would actually work?

A bit pricy for me, and even though it might help a top professional athlete, I don't know about the average Joe?

How does compression help in preventing soreness?

Personally, it seems being squeezed like that all day would be awfully uncomfortable. I dont even like tight t-shirts or briefs.

Uh yeah, sexy as hell.

Strange. It looked great on the model.

So, how is it different from UnderArmour's other compression clothes?

MunchingZombie saidSo, how is it different from UnderArmour's other compression clothes?

Well, it's supposed to be worn after exercising, not during, that's about the only difference I can see.

It's a product is search of a market.

I'll try one, for sure. I doubt I really need it, but I love the UA brand. I'll buy one and use it in the fall/summer months under my suit (after morning workouts before I head into the office).

Now, let's talk about that model in the CNBC video. Who is he and how do I get one? Talk about perfect symmetry.

Yeah ...

If it will make me look like the model, I'm all for buying it. Oddly, this logic never pans out when I'm buying underwear.

...........................Damn, Fred Savage is lookin good.


200 bucks, no. When Cat Man starts terrorizing my city maybe then I'll consider it.

GuiltyGear said...........................Damn, Fred Savage is lookin good.


200 bucks, no. When Cat Man starts terrorizing my city maybe then I'll consider it.

BTW, I was referring to the model in the video, NOT Fred Savage

Tapper said

GuiltyGear said...........................Damn, Fred Savage is lookin good.


200 bucks, no. When Cat Man starts terrorizing my city maybe then I'll consider it.

BTW, I was referring to the model in the video, NOT Fred Savage

Got to agree with that. That is one hot model in the video.

I bought the Zoot Compression Tights in March as I continued my preparation for the Boston Marathon. I wear them after hard workouts (speed, interval or long runs) and after races, usually to sleep. After the Boston Marathon I wore them on the plane back to Colorado, and while I still need to stretch and keep moving, I definitely felt more fresh in my legs in the following days and my recovery time (where walking was difficult) was 2-3 days as opposed to the week that it usually takes me. I'd have to try the UnderArmour on, but with just the Zoot pants costing $150, if UnderArmour's provided as good or better compression than Zoot's, I'd pay $200 for the combination.

ohh I just need to get serious about HIIT again: that video model has my kind of build



I´d rather have a massage from Tapper.

not every day you see that on cnbc : )

but really i could accomplish the same thing with my compression shorts or leggings

Notice how they kept the camera position top side on the close ups

Lostboy saidohh I just need to get serious about HIIT again: that video model has my kind of build



I´d rather have a massage from Tapper.

Sounds like a date

medfordguy said

A bit pricy for me, and even though it might help a top professional athlete, I don't know about the average Joe?

I'd like to hear from an exercise physiologist on this issue. I understand that after a hard workout...let's say a hard track workout...that microtears in the muscle tissue can lead to inflammation and swelling. So it makes sense that compression works.

I am just wondering if this is taking this too far to create a market for an expensive item that is unnecessary most of the time, even for those who do very hard workouts.

I'll take everybody's word that this is different from the UnderArmor body tight wear. To me, it doesn't look different visually.

I am skeptical.

I have some UnderArmour that fits real snug.

The effects of muscle flattening and vibration attenuation have been well known for some time now.

I haven't done it in several years now, but, the compression and flattening does seem to have a positive affect, and can be very comfy (not in a fetish way, but, in a recovery way). I used to put on my long sleeve Under Amour shirt (Heat Gear) and tights (Heat Gear) which fits real snug and hang out. Feels good after a leg workout. It's weird, but, it seems to relax the muscle more. There's quite a bit of science done on compression garments. Tight garments are nothing new in strength sports.

I like lifting in my Under Armour, or a singlet that's snug. Lifters call it "staying tight."

With so many fat asses now, you see it less often as street clothes are way bigger than they used to be.



I call it the "rubberband" effect.

OK. Chuckystud answered my question.

It's still questionable the extent to which people will buy this stuff for its "sexiness" appeal, rather than out of need. Look at the number of out-of-shape people who wear high end bicycle garments, and ride expensive road or mountain bikes for "appearances" sake.

But it looks like there is science behind this.

My bike shorts keep the quads & glutes in mild compression, in addition to keeping other things comfortably in place....this time of year I'm often on the bike for several hours at a time, several days a week; not sure what affect the compression factor has but they're very comfortable during exertion. I recover in something less confining or naked if the circumstances are right!

Thanks Chucky

That gives me a better perspective. Considering that good compression clothing is going to be around $50 a piece, the $90-100 price point wouldn't be unreasonable. I would expect that the new compression garments might have a slightly tighter feel, but they should be pretty breathable. I see that they're already for sale on the UA website.

medfordguy saidThanks Chucky

That gives me a better perspective. Considering that good compression clothing is going to be around $50 a piece, the $90-100 price point wouldn't be unreasonable. I would expect that the new compression garments might have a slightly tighter feel, but they should be pretty breathable. I see that they're already for sale on the UA website.

yeah thanks Ckunk, saw your full bod pics here in a singlet last year. Looked like two pigs fighting under a blanket. You have balls calling some people fat, but your also nuts so can't blame the ignorrant or crazy. It's just the you we all know.

Don't forget Wally World has even tighter lycra shirts for 10 dolla.!!!

medfordguy said

Tapper said

GuiltyGear said...........................Damn, Fred Savage is lookin good.


200 bucks, no. When Cat Man starts terrorizing my city maybe then I'll consider it.

BTW, I was referring to the model in the video, NOT Fred Savage

Got to agree with that. That is one hot model in the video.

That is pure marketing!! It's so pugy guys like chuckster put them on think they look like that, when in actuality they look like a fire hydrant wrapped in reynolds wrap!

The guy in the video is much hotter than the guy in the picture..

MikemikeMike saidThat is pure marketing!! It's so pugy guys like chuckster put them on think they look like that, when in actuality they look like a fire hydrant wrapped in reynolds wrap!

I think you're missing the point of his post ... but that's quite the visual.

Delivis saidThe guy in the video is much hotter than the guy in the picture..

That's what I'm talking about! I was sitting in my local coffee shop this morning when I hit 'play' on that vid. I couldn't stand up for 10 mins. (no more going commando for me).

Fred Savage needs to grow a penis and work on that knee problem, but Nazi skinhead scuba-type guy ... I love you.

The spokes guy in the video keeps glancing down at the model's crotch level. Maybe the suit is good for that swollen member after a good workout...lol

Delivis saidThe guy in the video is much hotter than the guy in the picture..

Agreed! I got a better bod and mug then that fred savage look alike!! Plus he has a belly!!