Calf Sleeves

Enhanced Blood Flow & Reduced Vibration: Our compression technology promotes efficient blood circulation, delivering vital nutrients to your muscles while minimising damaging vibrations. This translates to increased endurance and quicker recovery times. Studies have shown that compression garments can improve blood flow velocity, which can aid in nutrient delivery and waste removal (1). Increased blood flow is crucial for delivering oxygen and removing metabolic byproducts, contributing to enhanced performance and faster recovery.

Improved Efficiency & Reduced Muscle Soreness: By reducing muscle oscillation during high-impact activities like running, Red On Compression Calf Sleeves enhance your running efficiency and significantly lessen post-workout muscle soreness. Research indicates that compression can reduce muscle vibrations, which are thought to contribute to muscle damage and soreness (2). Minimising muscle vibration is key. These vibrations, which occur during activities like running, cause micro-tears in the muscle fibres. Compression helps to stabilise the muscle, reducing this movement and therefore lessening the damage. This leads to reduced DOMS and faster recovery. A meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined several studies on compression and found evidence suggesting it can reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) (2).

Delayed Fatigue & Enhanced Stability: Experience prolonged performance with reduced blood lactate levels, allowing you to push harder for longer. Our calf sleeves also provide crucial muscle support, minimising micro-tears and reducing post-exercise swelling. Some research suggests that compression may help reduce the accumulation of lactate, a metabolic byproduct associated with fatigue, although more research is needed in this area (3). Furthermore, the added support can contribute to a feeling of stability, potentially improving proprioception (awareness of body position) and reducing the risk of minor injuries. The reduced muscle movement and vibration also contributes to this feeling of stability.

Ideal for Athletes: Whether you're a dedicated runner, a high-intensity athlete like a Hyrox competitor, or simply someone who wants to improve their performance, Red On Compression Calf Sleeves are your ideal companion. Compression calf sleeves are popular among endurance athletes for their potential benefits in performance and recovery.

References:

1. Born, D. P., & Sperlich, B. (2018). Acute Effects of Graduated Compression Stockings on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine, 48(10), 2375–2397. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-018-0951-5

2. Duffield, R., & Portus, M. (2013). The effects of compression garments on performance after strenuous exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 47(15), 982–989. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/47/15/982

3. Miyamoto, N., Nosaka, K., & Newton, R. U. (2014). Acute effects of lower-limb compression on performance and fatigue during a repeated sprint ability test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(11), 3290–3297. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24912952/