It only took me
about three sessions in the gym to realize the need for a pair of compression shorts.
I picked up a variety of them at Walmart as they seem to have a deal with
Starter. Medical studies have shown that compression clothing reduce soreness
and speed recovery. By staying close to your body, compression clothing keeps
your muscles warm, which helps prevent injury. And in the cold months that we
are in right now, limiting exposed skin is not a bad thing. I also like that
added barrier that helped prevent chaffing on your legs.
If you are
overweight, you might find yourself feeling subconscious about tight clothing.
Believe me, I am right there with you. But I am wearing shorts over these
things so it is not like my package is on display for the world to see. So
yeah, don’t be that guy. These are not shorts.
I will warn you
that while these things stay tight, they trap in heat but they also trap in
moisture despite claims that spandex is supposed to wick away sweat. And the
grossest feeling in the world is coming home after your workout, sitting down
to tend to some – ahem – biological needs, and then pulling sweat-soaked
underwear back on. You have been warned. Plan accordingly.
Bonus Entry: The Gear You Need
What is a Wednesday without a song recommendation? I
am digging a little deep into the catalogue for this one but don’t
underestimate the clanging and banging appeal of wrestling entrance theme songs
as a wonderful motivational tool. Now, first of all I am a mark for Batista and
I am equally a fan of the actor Dave Bautista who you might know as Drax the
Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy.
So that positive association might bump this track a few notches up the chart
for me than it will for you. However, when this song comes on my MP3 player, it
never gets fast forwarded through. I am always in the mood for it and I just
might hit rewind.
If
you don’t get a few extra reps with this one, you might need to check your pulse.
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