New Study Reveals That Compression Tights Don't Improve Running Performance

Compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster, according to a new Nike-funded study from The Ohio State Universtiy Wexner Medical Center. Some athletes have sworn that compression tights -- on top of providing warmth and style -- improve running performance by reducing muscle vibration, which in turn minimizes muscle fatigue and aids in recovery. Associate Professor Ajit Chaudhari, who lead the study, fleshed out the theory in more scientific terms: "When your muscle vibrates, it in...