Sports & training

Compression for the older athlete: staying active after fifty

What changes in circulation and recovery after fifty, and how does compression relate to that? An honest story, with attention to when to consult a doctor.

Compression socks for footballers and team sports

Do compression socks help with football and team sports? The strongest effect is in post-match recovery, not in increased sprint speed. Read the honest overview.

Compression for strength training and CrossFit: useful or useless?

Does compression make you stronger or help with CrossFit? The honest answer: no strength gains, but possible value for comfort and recovery.

Compression socks for walkers and hikers

Do compression socks help during a long walk or multi-day hike? Read about how they combat swelling and heavy legs, and what you can realistically expect from them.

How do you prepare your legs for a running race?

Training is over, the race is approaching. The last week largely determines how fresh you'll feel at the start. In this article: how to prepare your legs with tapering and nutrition, what not to do...

Compression socks for padel: are they worth it?

Are compression socks worth it for padel? Read what they do for stability and recovery in the explosive stop-and-go game, and for whom they make sense.

Do compression socks help with road cycling and cycling in general?

Do compression socks help with cycling? For cyclists, the benefit lies in recovery between rides and during multi-day exertion. Read what the research shows.

Compression socks for running: useful or useless?

Compression socks don't make you faster on average, science clearly states that in 2025. But they are not useless either. Discover what they DO do, why KINEX chooses class 2, and when they really m...