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How Do Compression Sleeves Work?

How Do Compression Sleeves Work?

By Jay Ciccarone

At the most basic level, compression sleeves help improve blood circulation. They apply graduated pressure—tighter at the extremities and lighter toward the center of your body—which encourages blood to move upward more efficiently.

That means more oxygen-rich blood is delivered to your muscles when you need it (like mid-workout), and waste products like lactic acid get cleared out faster after you’ve finished. The result? Less soreness, faster recovery, and a lower chance of swelling or cramps.

Now add in the weighted element. When you’re wearing a LaceUp Sleeve, your muscles are also working a little harder with every rep, every walk, or every yoga pose. That added resistance encourages strength-building and endurance without changing how you move.

Shop LaceUp Sleeves and level up your routine—one sleeve at a time.

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