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Baselayers?
| Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 01:40 | |
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Whats the point of wearing base layers?
I'm talking about Nike Crew tight fit, Underarmor Heatgear, or Adidas Compression fit? I can understand int he winter, to keep you warm and mobile, but why in the summer? Is it worth getting? |
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| Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 02:03 | |
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the adidas ones, well the the ones with the power web, are suppose to somehow help ur muscles work better and therefore giving u more power. not too sure on it tho, anyone else has better info??
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| Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 22:03 | |
The Italian Mod Joined: 19 Jun 2007, 22:03 Posts: 3034 |
I just wear them because I find I don't sweat as much. Perhaps it's a false perception because the sweat doesn't reach my outer layer of clothing, but I seldom go without them. They give me more comfort.
Also, I wear Underarmor under-shorts to help keep my balls in place, akin to a sports bra. If they bounce around in regular underwear, it's very uncomfortable.  All roads lead to Rome. Triskaidekaphobia: The unnatural fear of the number 13. Most of Ballack's opposition have this phobia. I'm Scott. Don't let the title fool you; I.AM.CANADIAN! |
| Posted: 07 Feb 2011, 22:58 | |
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Nowadays there are several types of base layers out there. Some are for cold weather, some warm. They all provide varrying levels of compression. The compression aspect is why I wear them, both a top and bottoms. Studies have shown that a muscle in action loses some of its energy to occillation (vibration) , compression will help to stop that, conserving energy. Also compression seems to help with strains and pulls. If the base layer has a wicking property to it, it will help keep you cool by moving sweat off your body and out to your outer layer where it can evaporite quickly.
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