spandex

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          markk on March 22, 2004 at 6:56 am #9027

          I was wondering does wearing spandex shorts or a body suit take time off than if ur wearing shorts, and if so how much time off.

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          QUIKAZHELL on March 22, 2004 at 8:01 am #26587

          No difference.

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          markk on March 23, 2004 at 12:42 am #26588

          ok thanx, ppl keep telling me that spandex takes time off, and it makes no difference

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          silentscream on March 30, 2004 at 7:05 am #26589

          For some reason in spandex, I'm always more flexible than in my regular workout outfit.

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          longjump4joy on March 30, 2004 at 8:09 am #26590

          It compresses your muscles, hence the name compression short. Right?

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          silentscream on March 30, 2004 at 9:16 am #26591

          Well, whatever they do, they sure do look dead sexy 😎

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          Mike Young on March 30, 2004 at 11:43 am #26592

          [i]Originally posted by SilentScream[/i]
          For some reason in spandex, I'm always more flexible than in my regular workout outfit.

          Tighter (or more) clothing –> less loss of body heat –> higher core and peripheral body temp –> more flexible muscles.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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          offtheblocks on April 8, 2004 at 7:17 am #26593

          Then wouldnt that mean you should use compression sports all the time while in cold practices?

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          Mike Young on April 8, 2004 at 9:41 am #26594

          [i]Originally posted by OffTheBlocks[/i]
          Then wouldnt that mean you should use compression sports all the time while in cold practices?

          It certainly wouldn't hurt to wear compression shorts for every session, especially in cold weather.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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          sneaky on July 26, 2004 at 10:29 am #26595

          wouldn't they cut down on wind resistance which would make running feel less fatiguing?

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          Guest on July 26, 2004 at 11:14 pm #26596

          Yes they actually do cut down on wind pants some peoples shorts can act as a parachute cathing air that why we use body suites.

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          thor on July 31, 2004 at 6:24 pm #26597

          Tighter (or more) clothing –> less loss of body heat –> higher core and peripheral body temp –> more flexible muscles.

          Maybe this is why the elite is seen wearing long thighs even in very hot weather? I do this myself.

          A. The elite wear long thighs during practice.
          B. I wear long thighs during practice.
          C. I am elite.

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