The Dangers of Compression Clothing

[Smokin Joe]

Interesting study here -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/01/23/avoid-tight-lycra-ageing-cyclists-warned/

 

[Dan B]

Can't remember the last time it was more than 20C anywhere around here

 

[Drago]

Overheating isn't the problem. Being followed everywhere by Japanese whalers is the problem.

 

[Ajax Bay]

"Mr Leoz said that older people should not use heat-dissipating compression clothing, because it could increase the onset of hyperthermia - the raising of body temperature above the normal levels."
Well is is 'heat-dissipating" or isn't it? And I don't think one can "increase the onset" of something.
Surely people don't wear clothing with high lycra content to keep warm or cool particularly, but because it doesn't flap.

 

[mjr]

Telegraph in inaccurate/confused reporting of science news shock!

 

[Drago]

Next the Telegraph will be telling us it's getting warmer because of manmade emissions or some such.

 

[steve50]

In the case of trained cyclists with an average age of 66, garments actually increased body temperature and in some cases increased heart rate after an intense effort.

I thought it was normal for the heart rate to increase after physical effort?
Regardless of what one is wearing, body temperature is going to rise after exercise.
I think either the wording of the study is wrong or it is a load of tosh.

Mr Leoz said that older people should not use heat-dissipating compression clothing, because it could increase the onset of hyperthermia - the raising of body temperature above the normal levels.
Which is what I would expect after cycling a good distance.

 

[Banjo]

I dont think normal lycra cycling shorts and jerseys actually are "compression clothing"

Also have they factored in the extra heat produced overcoming the extra wind resistance of loose clothing?

As usual more questions than answers.

 

[iandg]

Can't remember the last time it was more than 20C anywhere around here

I don't remember double figures

 

[MontyVeda]

isn't 'compression' clothing 'shapewear' rather than cycling gear?

 

[briantrumpet]

Telegraph in inaccurate/confused reporting of science news shock!

Or "headline writer not reading the article properly" shock.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I hate to be pedantic, but: aren't ALL cyclists ageing?

 

[PeteXXX]

Next thing is that, as a old fart, I am disallowed enjoying a bacon sarnie, or cake, half way round a 50 mile ride on health reasons!

 

[Hugh Manatee]

I dont think normal lycra cycling shorts and jerseys actually are "compression clothing"

The Lycra I used to wear certainly used to have enough loose material to flap around a bit. Those same jerseys are definitely compression clothing when I try to get them on now!

 

[jefmcg]

This seems to be the press release that the Telegraph read https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-01/ef-sdt012317.php

Well is is 'heat-dissipating" or isn't it?

It's marketed as heat dissipating, but this study indicates that is not true.

Sorry, but 'hasten the onset' makes sense, 'increase the level' makes sense, but 'increase the onset' makes no sense at all.

They're Spanish, give them a break.