The socks are tighter around the ankles and lower calves to exert a gentle pressure. Lots of athletes wear compression socks.

When you think of compression socks, you may picture those medical-looking garments you’ve seen at the pharmacy. But these socks, designed to stimulate blood flow and increase circulation, have a wide ...

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There are a few things I consider sacred when I’m training for a race: Long runs on Sunday, lemonade after a hard workout, and 60 minutes in Normatec compression boots at least two to three times a ...