Compression socks
07-09-19, 08:07 AM
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Compression socks
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Compression socks help the calves pump more blood to the heart thus they will help your riding ability. Tour de France actually measures socks now a days because they don’t want riders to use compression socks.
Compression socks help the calves pump more blood to the heart thus they will help your riding ability. Tour de France actually measures socks now a days because they don’t want riders to use compression socks.
07-09-19, 08:15 AM
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Calves don't pump blood, the heart does.
Even I know that
Even I know that
07-09-19, 08:18 AM
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They do because with compression they push more blood from the lower extremities to the heart to pump.
https://www.treadbikely.com/do-cycli...k-for-cycling/
https://www.treadbikely.com/do-cycli...k-for-cycling/
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07-09-19, 09:42 AM
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They do because with compression they push more blood from the lower extremities to the heart to pump.
https://www.treadbikely.com/do-cycli...k-for-cycling/
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From the article.... seems a resounding "No" to me...
Can Compression Socks Improve Cycling Performance?
“Studies show [compression] gear has little to no effect on athletic performance, but some people swear by it. Maybe thinking they have an edge gives them one. The evidence for faster recovery is better, but not enough to make a difference for weekend warriors,” WebMD reports.
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The lower extremities (legs) have veins with one-way valves in them. As the leg muscles contract, the veins are compressed forcing blood upwards toward the inferior vena cava (which also has these valves). So the muscles do, in fact, contribute to the flow of blood against gravity back to the heart.
07-09-19, 01:06 PM
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The lower extremities (legs) have veins with one-way valves in them. As the leg muscles contract, the veins are compressed forcing blood upwards toward the inferior vena cava (which also has these valves). So the muscles do, in fact, contribute to the flow of blood against gravity back to the heart.
I knew this at 14, it was given as the reason in that big blue Italian cycling federation book as the reason why all massage pressure should be in the direction of the heart IIRC.
I followed this admonition scrupulously so I didn't damage those vascular gates.
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The lower extremities (legs) have veins with one-way valves in them. As the leg muscles contract, the veins are compressed forcing blood upwards toward the inferior vena cava (which also has these valves). So the muscles do, in fact, contribute to the flow of blood against gravity back to the heart.
The lower extremities (legs) have veins with one-way valves in them. As the leg muscles contract, the veins are compressed forcing blood upwards toward the inferior vena cava (which also has these valves). So the muscles do, in fact, contribute to the flow of blood against gravity back to the heart.
I thunk it was given as the reason in that big blue Italian cycling federation book as the reason why all massage pressure should be done in the direction of the heart IIRC.
I followed this admonition scrupulously so I didn't damage those vascular gates.
07-09-19, 06:45 PM
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The lower extremities (legs) have veins with one-way valves in them. As the leg muscles contract, the veins are compressed forcing blood upwards toward the inferior vena cava (which also has these valves). So the muscles do, in fact, contribute to the flow of blood against gravity back to the heart.
And if these socks do nothing why did the TDF ban them ?
07-09-19, 06:46 PM
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Lance and George said that their team tested the socks and they felt the socks helped and they were prepared to use them in the tour until they were banned.
07-09-19, 07:03 PM
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I think when I'm on the bike, there's enough muscle action to keep the blood moving... no real benefit from the socks IMO.
07-09-19, 07:22 PM
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During the colder days, the legs are noticeably better with than without them. Not as effective in the warmer temps.
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Get yourself some compression socks, do some testing, and get back to us with the amazing results. Assuming you are not too busy winning the TDF or taking every KOM because of your socks 🙄
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I wore compression socks and then compression calf sleeves while recovering from a shin contusion. Helped control swelling but can’t say I felt any faster.
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