checking out the 2xu recovery tights. Not a huge investment but wondering if others are using them and think they are the greatest or just okay? do you sleep in them? or just wear them for awhile post workout?
I don’t use them … marketing gimmick. 15 mins more sleep each night would probably be the biggest investment the majority of people could make in their recovery.
I sometimes use them and feel I notice some difference but i feel it’s like any recovery tool–hard to quantify and it’s not like they are going to undo all effects of a hard workout. I would usually wear them for a few hours or to bed.
okay. thanks. I wasn’t sure and didn’t want to bother unless somebody was like “omg these things work so well”
Or…15 minutes plus tights and/or other techniques. These things aren’t mutually exclusive.
No, hardly a cure all
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checking out the 2xu recovery tights. Not a huge investment but wondering if others are using them and think they are the greatest or just okay? do you sleep in them? or just wear them for awhile post workout?
I used to use the Zoot ones until I got my Normatec boots. In my head they helped but were super uncomfortable. I checked out the 2xu ones at the IM NC expo and was impressed with the material. While I agree extra sleep is certainly going to do more for recovery the tights are a low cost option that won’t hurt recovery either.
Or…15 minutes plus tights and/or other techniques. These things aren’t mutually exclusive.
very true.
Look at the 110% juggler pants. They are compression tights, but have pockets where you can put ice packs everywhere from your hips, knees, glutes, calves, etc.
Sport em. You’re ass will look fantastic. You could go even go skiing in them, like stupid sexy Flanders.
checking out the 2xu recovery tights. Not a huge investment but wondering if others are using them and think they are the greatest or just okay? do you sleep in them? or just wear them for awhile post workout?
Love them for Yoga. Great way to keep the muscles and tissues warm too. Would prefer sitting in boots for true recovery.
checking out the 2xu recovery tights. Not a huge investment but wondering if others are using them and think they are the greatest or just okay? do you sleep in them? or just wear them for awhile post workout?
I used to use the Zoot ones until I got my Normatec boots. In my head they helped but were super uncomfortable. I checked out the 2xu ones at the IM NC expo and was impressed with the material. While I agree extra sleep is certainly going to do more for recovery the tights are a low cost option that won’t hurt recovery either.
I do always like 2xu stuff. I wasn’t really thinking about them when was at IM NC expo. Did check out the Normatec boots though. They were terrific. Not going to spend $1595 but considering the air relax ones. And ordered a Compex unit that was on big sale so will try that for recovery as well and see how that goes? This getting old crap is not fun.
Those are for RECOVERY??? I thought they were just some sort of triathlete ID that people wear to the supermarket.
Or…15 minutes plus tights and/or other techniques. These things aren’t mutually exclusive.
Yes, 15 minutes extra sleep plus the placebo of your choice.
Those are for RECOVERY??? I thought they were just some sort of triathlete ID that people wear to the supermarket.
no. you’re thinking full sleeved tri suit with calf sleeves, cycling shoes, and giro aerohead helmet.
or 15 minutes plus whatever you think actually works for you plus the placebo. Again, not mutually exclusive.
The entire tri industry is a gimmick and we all buy into it.
I tried calf recovery sleeves and felt they did nothing to help me recover but feel that full tights provide some (admittedly minimal) recovery. I cant quote you any scientific proof but I can assure you that I know my body and my legs feel slightly better after using them–hardly a game changer, but for me, as with aero products, I’m happy to take lots of very small gains.
I have the zoot recovery tights and I “think” they help which is all that matters. I usually will put them on after hard sessions and feel a bit more refreshed the next day. I don’t sleep in them as I would rather have good sleep than wake up with the tights causing some discomfort which I am sure they would.
Totally worth it for long flights.
I have the zoot recovery tights and I “think” they help which is all that matters.
Curious statement. I would think whether or not they “actually” help would be what matters.
The Placebo Effect is still a real effect.