Body suit manufacturers tout "muscle compression"as an advantage.Do any of you know the research behind this claim? It seems to me that if the suit significantly compressed muscles it would impair circulation and range of motion.Is there a factor I am missing or is this just a way of saying "Don't worry if your suit is uncomfortable,it's supposed to be"?
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I am not too sure about the muscle compression theory, however I feel that there may be benefit (anecdotal as I do not have any info/evidence to back it up) due the reduction of drag from the reduction of erratic jiggling movements of uncompressed muscles. Is there any evidence that the body is more streamlined during the full stroke part of the race with the body suit on?.
PS. I think the price is almost worth it to not ever have to shave again. I am starting to consider whether or not to buy a suit.
I am not too sure about the muscle compression theory, however I feel that there may be benefit (anecdotal as I do not have any info/evidence to back it up) due the reduction of drag from the reduction of erratic jiggling movements of uncompressed muscles. Is there any evidence that the body is more streamlined during the full stroke part of the race with the body suit on?.
PS. I think the price is almost worth it to not ever have to shave again. I am starting to consider whether or not to buy a suit.
