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		<title>You Can Now Improve Your Basketball Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BASKET 1: JUMPSOLES V5.0 VERTICAL JUMP &#38; SPEED TRAINING SYSTEM SGD $350.00 6pcs Bundle SGD $1,980.00 For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg Jumpsoles are the world&#8217;s most popular tool for increasing your vertical jump. Jumpsoles are plyometric platforms that attach to your shoes. Jumpsoles focus your body weight onto your calves and train you to spring off [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jumpsoles.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[12233]"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>BASKET 1: </strong><strong> JUMPSOLES V5.0 VERTICAL JUMP</strong></span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"> &amp; SPEED TRAINING SYSTEM</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jumpsoles.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[12233]"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> SGD $350.00</strong></span></strong></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>6pcs Bundle SGD $1,980.00<br />
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<p>For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jumpsoles.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[12233]" title="jumpsoles"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> </strong></span></strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1440" title="jumpsoles" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jumpsoles.jpg" alt="" width="536" height="287" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Jumpsoles are the world&#8217;s most  popular tool for increasing your vertical jump. Jumpsoles are plyometric  platforms that attach to your shoes. Jumpsoles focus your body weight  onto your calves and train you to spring off the balls of your feet like  a powerful cat. By doing the special plyometric exercises in the video  you develop fast twitch muscle fibers in your legs for explosive  leaping. Used by slam dunk contest winners and top pro &amp; college  teams, Jumpsoles are guaranteed to boost your vertical jump 5 &#8211; 10  inches (individual results may vary).</span><br />
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<div>Sizing Options Available:</div>
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<li>Small: Mens 5-7 (Womens 6-8)</li>
<li>Medium: Mens 8-10 (Womens 9-12)</li>
<li>Large: Mens 11-14</li>
<li>XLarge: Mens 15-20</li>
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<div>NOTE: If you are between Jumpsoles sizes, always go UP in size, not  down. (ie; You wear a 10.5 shoe? You should order Large Jumpsoles, not  Medium.)</div>
<div><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em>Jumpsoles are highly recommended by Singapore Slingers, Hong Wei Jian.</em></span></div>
<p><em>I&#8217;m week 5 of the Jumpsoles program and i can already throw it down with 2 hands!!!!! (that&#8217;s from not being able to dunk at all b4) and i can do it with authority!! thanks heaps!! &#8211; Lindsay H.</em></p>
<p><em>Jumpsoles are fantastic, the order got here quick. My son is in his 5th  week of workouts and I can already see significant improvements in his  jumping ability and explosiveness. Would recommend them to any athlete  that wants to take their game to the next level. &#8211; Nick Alexander</em></p>
<p><em>My  son has been using the jumpsoles for the last three years and has been  the National AAU highjump champ in his age group the last two years. &#8211; Tony Politt </em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">BASKET 2: NAYPALM Basketball Dribbling Hand Palm Button Shooting Aid &#8211; for one hand </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">SGD $30.00</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">12pcs Bundle SGD$300.00</span></span></strong></p>
<p>For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/naypalm.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[12233]" title="naypalm"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1445" title="naypalm" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/naypalm.jpg" alt="" width="339" height="252" /></a><br />
Your fingertips hold the key to dribbling and shooting. When you use your palms to dribble or shoot, you lose both control and access to wrist power. The Naypalm teaches you to use only your fingers. A specially designed button with bristles alerts you when your palm is correct hand release for shooting. Strengthens your fingers and improves your off hand dribbling.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;The Naypalm is an excellent tool to improve your ball control. We use it at my Edge Basketball Academy in Orlando, FL.&#8221; &#8211; Dee Brown, NBA Slam Dunk Champion</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">BASKET 3: DRIBBLE SPECS No Look Peek Down Basketball Eye Glass Dribbling Goggles </span></strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>SGD $26.00</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>12pcs Bundle SGD $300.00</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>24pcs Bundle SGD $$564.00</strong></span></p>
<p>For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dribblespecs.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[12233]" title="dribblespecs"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1448" title="dribblespecs" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dribblespecs.jpg" alt="" width="377" height="218" /></a><br />
They prevent you from peeking down: Use these basketball dribbling glasses to improve your court vision. Dribble specs focus your vision upwards and towards the action around you. Many players, even seasoned veterans, have a bad habit of looking down at the ball while dribbling. Dribbling Specs are basketball dribbling aids. Looking down at the ball limits your court vision and ball handling ability. Dribble specs restrict your downward vision including your peripheral vision forcing you to play by feel. Dribble Specs change the psychology of how you play, helping you to concentrate more on what&#8217;s around you, rather than what is underneath you.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;">Force Yourself to Dribble by Feel</span><br />
Many athletes &#8211; even some seasoned veterans &#8211; tend to look downward at the ball while dribbling. This limits not only your court vision, but also your dribbling ability &#8211; because it depends on the fact that you are looking at the ball.</p>
<p>Even when you think you are not looking at the ball you may be.  Dribble Specs restrict your downward vision &#8211; including your peripheral vision &#8211; forcing you to play by feel.  Psychologically they change the way you play, helping you to concentrate more on what&#8217;s around you, rather than what is underneath you.</p>
<p>* One size fits all &#8211; adjustable strap in back for comfort and fit<br />
* Made of soft plastic that conforms to your face</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg<br />
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">BASKET 4: Shooting Aid </span></strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>SGD $130.00</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>12pcs Bundle SGD $1,440.00</strong></span></p>
<p>For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg</p>
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Now you can have the hhhHHHot  Hand!! The revolutionary basketball shooting accuracy trainer Bandit  Shooting Machine puts your arm in the proper firing position every time.  It can be worn on either arm to develop right-handed or left-handed  shots. The Bandit shooting machine builds muscle memory as it trains  your arm to shoot with just the right amount of movement. You&#8217;ll be  amazed by your new shooting accuracy! Complete with video &amp; training  manual with shooting drills and instructions.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">For more information call 67780877 or email to enquiry@ashmedia.com.sg<br />
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		<title>Product Launch: Turning Point 001 Basketball Shoes</title>
		<link>http://www.jumpshot.sg/2012/03/04/product-launch-turning-point-001-basketball-shoes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ [Singapore,1 March 2012] – The Turning Point is designed to reflect the playing style of NBA shooting guard Evan Turner. Li-Ning’s team of designers and product engineers collaborated with Evan to design and develop a shoe that addresses the versatility of Evan’s game. Set in a high top sneaker, the model dons a mostly black upper with touches of patent, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ET001-black.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[11501]" title="ET001 black"><img class="size-full wp-image-11502 alignright" title="ET001 black" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ET001-black.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="277" /></a> [Singapore,1 March 2012]</strong> – The Turning Point is designed to reflect the playing style of NBA shooting guard Evan Turner. Li-Ning’s team of designers and product engineers collaborated with Evan to design and develop a shoe that addresses the versatility of Evan’s game.</p>
<p>Set in a high top sneaker, the model dons a mostly black upper with touches of patent, mesh, and other synthetics. White is used as a secondary color of the logo on midsole, and red finishes out the design as an accent on the upper and over the outsole.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Specifications:-<br />
</span>•Midsole Technology &#8211; Podular raised herringbone rubber wrapped into midsole<br />
•Upper Material &#8211; Combination synthetic leather and breathable mesh panels, reflective tongue<br />
•Midsole Material &#8211; Phylon<br />
•Outsole Material &#8211; Rubber treads<br />
•Insole &#8211; 2 density EV w/PU heel<br />
•Construction &#8211; Strobel Lasted Footbed<br />
•Height &#8211; High-Top<br />
•Weight &#8211; 16.6 oz</p>
<p>Evan Turner’s signature shoe is “clean, sleek, different, and classy” and is engineered to maximize quickness and agility to exploit your opponents’ weaknesses.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/a.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[11501]" title="a"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-11507" title="a" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/a.jpg" alt="" width="264" height="173" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Retail Price: S$179.90<br />
Available at Li-Ning flagship store at ION Orchard B2-20</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>About Li-Ning Sports Singapore<br />
</strong>Li Ning Company Limited is the leading sports brand enterprise representing China, possessing brand marketing, research and development, design, manufacturing, distribution and retail capabilities. The Group&#8217;s products mainly include footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for sport and leisure uses under its own LI-NING brand.</em></p>
<p><em>LI-NING focuses on creating professional sports products and enriches oneself by the integration of sports into everyday life. LI-NING encourages everybody to express and actualize themselves through sports with brand our slogan “Make The Change”.</em></p>
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		<title>APL Joins Forces With Team Flight Brothers</title>
		<link>http://www.jumpshot.sg/2011/07/02/apl-joins-forces-with-team-flight-brothers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles (June 28, 2011) – Athletic Propulsion Labs announced today an exciting, new sponsorship agreement with Team Flight Brothers. Known as the world’s best dunkers, Team Flight Brothers has been selected as the official team to wear the revolutionary APL® basketball shoes with the patent-pending Load ‘N Launch™ technology designed to instantly increase vertical leap up to 3.5 inches. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Los Angeles (June 28, 2011) </em>– Athletic Propulsion Labs announced today an exciting, new sponsorship agreement with Team Flight Brothers. Known as the world’s best dunkers, Team Flight Brothers has been selected as the official team to wear the revolutionary APL® basketball shoes with the patent-pending Load ‘N Launch™ technology designed to instantly increase vertical leap up to 3.5 inches. After the NBA famously banned the APL® Concept 1 shoes in October 2010 because they provided “an undue competitive advantage”, audiences in NBA arenas have been unable to see APL® shoes in action. The exclusive sponsorship between APL® and Team Flight Brothers will allow NBA and College Basketball audiences to be able to see the APL® Concept 1, and the newly introduced APL® Concours, shoes perform on the feet of Team Flight Brothers during their world-famous halftime dunk exhibitions. Starting immediately, the Team Flight Brothers dunk squad will publicly perform in Athletic Propulsion Labs® basketball shoes in all of their dunk exhibitions.</p>
<p>Adam Goldston, Co-Founder of Athletic Propulsion Labs® said, “Team Flight Brothers is known as a collection of the best dunkers in the world and has put on some of the most electrifying halftime shows, charity events and exhibitions in sports. This new partnership brings an unprecedented level of excitement and innovation to the court with the explosive combination of APL® shoes featuring Load ‘N Launch™ technology and Team Flight Brothers.”</p>
<p>Ryan Goldston, Co-Founder of Athletic Propulsion Labs® added: “This partnership represents a great opportunity for audiences to witness the increases in vertical leap provided by APL® shoes on the most sensational dunkers in the world. We can’t wait to see the Team Flight Brothers high-flying dunkers experience the benefits the APL Load ‘N Launch™ technology while performing their breathtaking dunks in arenas around the globe. This will cause people to further speculate as to what the impact of the revolutionary APL shoes would be if they were allowed to be worn by NBA players in game situations.”</p>
<p>Charles Millan, Founder of Team Flight Brothers said, “We are proud to bring the innovative technology and outstanding design of the Athletic Propulsion Labs® products to the public and look forward to pairing them with our team’s unique dunking skills. When we tested the APL® shoes with the Load ‘N Launch technology on some of our Team Flight Brothers dunkers, we were astounded by the increase in vertical leap and the reduction in leg fatigue. We immediately knew that the combination of the Team Flight Brothers dunkers and APL® products would create some amazing displays of vertical leap for audiences everywhere.”</p>
<p><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j7Zay2iC-gI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS:</strong></p>
<p>Athletic Propulsion Labs was founded in Los Angeles, California by twin brothers Adam and Ryan Goldston, two former University of Southern California basketball players. The company is dedicated to the creation of world-class, breakthrough technology that significantly enhances the performance of athletes in a variety of sports. The inaugural product from Athletic Propulsion Labs®, the patented APL® Concept 1 basketball shoe and the recently introduced Concours, feature the revolutionary Load ‘N Launch™ Technology. The patent-pending Load ‘N Launch™ device is implanted in a cavity in the forefoot of the shoe and serves as a ‘launch pad’ by taking the energy exerted by the player and increasing lift with the aid of an intricate, spring-based propulsion system. In biomechanical testing at a leading west coast university laboratory, the Athletic Propulsion Labs® Concept 1 shoes delivered increases in vertical leap of up to 3.5 inches when compared against a leading competitive brand’s most expensive basketball shoe. The APL® Concept 1 and Concours shoes are sold on the company’s website at www.AthleticPropulsionLabs.com at $195.00 per pair.</p>
<p>APL’s Concept 1 basketball shoes were introduced on March 24, 2010. The NBA ban of the APL® Concept 1 shoes occurred on October 19, 2010 and marked the first time in the 64-year history of the NBA that a shoe was banned because it provided an “undue competitive advantage”.</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT TEAM FLIGHT BROTHERS:</strong></p>
<p>The Team Flight Brothers team is<em> </em>a collection of the best slam dunkers in the world and best in half-time entertainment, charity, exhibition basketball, streetball and extreme sporting events. TFB has been represented in over 100 international events/promotions for celebrities since 2008 including Slam, Dime, Kickz magazine as well as multiple shows for ESPN City Slam, Sportscenters Top 10 plays, ESPN’s SportsNation and featured on CBS during Prime-time in early 2011. They currently have over 46 Million views on YouTube.</p>
<p><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3_gTn-9ULyQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>To watch the video and for more information on Athletic Propulsion Labs and Team Flight Brothers, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com/" target="_blank">www.AthleticPropulsionLabs.com.</a></p>
<p>(via <a href="http://www.slamonline.com/online/kicks/2011/07/tktk/">SLAMOnline</a>)</p>
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		<title>Sneakerpedia Launches Today</title>
		<link>http://www.jumpshot.sg/2011/05/19/sneakerpedia-launches-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 11:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a successful beta run that began in December 2010, Sneakerpedia officially launches tonight in NYC. Here’s a portion of the release from Foot Locker on the site and what it’s all about. “NEW YORK, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hundreds of sneaker collectors, enthusiasts and influencers from around the world will join together in New York City tonight to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sneakerpidia.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[5683]" title="sneakerpidia"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5684 alignleft" style="border: 10px solid black; margin: 20px;" title="sneakerpidia" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sneakerpidia-300x220.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="220" /></a>After a successful beta run that began in December 2010, Sneakerpedia officially launches tonight in NYC.</p>
<p>Here’s a portion of the release from Foot Locker on the site and what it’s all about.</p>
<p>“NEW YORK, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hundreds of sneaker collectors, enthusiasts and influencers from around the world will join together in New York City tonight to celebrate the launch of Sneakerpedia.com, a social platform, designed to venerate the unmatched passion of the sneaker community.  Powered by Foot Locker, the event will take place at Hudson Hotel’s subterranean nightspot, Good Units.  Expected to attend will be some of the most prominent names within the sneaker culture, to celebrate the site launch and take part in a real-life experience of the platform.</p>
<p>Famed rapper Bun B, DJ Clark Kent, Greg Street and Mayor from the Addicted to Fresh (ATF) sneaker crew, will provide the night’s entertainment.  In addition, well-known personalities within the sneaker culture, including Bobbito Garcia, Elliott Curtis, Jonathan Mannion, Marco Colombo, Jay Smith, to name a few, will be in attendance.</p>
<p>Initially launched at a beta event in London in December 2010, the platform will showcase unique styles, never-before-seen treasures and the largest independent collections by some of the world’s most ardent sneaker fans.  Utilizing the insight of a wiki, the content which fuels Sneakerpedia.com is provided, monitored, and shared by the user.</p>
<p>Behind the scenes is global footwear giant, Foot Locker, building the foundation of a user-generated conglomerate of sneaker knowledge.  Foot Locker designed the platform as a gift to the community it has served for over 35 years, allowing collectors from around the world to meet virtually and share their knowledge, insight and experience.</p>
<p>“By fueling this project, we are bridging the gap between continents and raising awareness of a shared passion for sneakers,” said Stacy Cunningham, Corporate Vice President of Marketing, Foot Locker, Inc.  ”This community of sneaker enthusiasts can now share their knowledge, interest, and expertise of the products that unite us.”</p>
<p>Sneaker collectors and enthusiasts worldwide are encouraged to share their personal collections within their individual profiles by providing product photos, detailed information such as brand, color, stitching, release date, etc., as well as, a personal story relating to the shoe.  Users will be met with a bottomless virtual wall of sneakers… each one clickable, opening to the product’s profile.  A map of collectors who own the shoe or have contributed to the sneaker’s fodder will populate the right-hand side of the page, creating a social experience in which users can view and interact with other enthusiasts’ pages and collections.</p>
<p>In the early stages, ambassadors were recruited from the world’s sneaker elite to populate the wiki with some of the most rare and coveted sneakers. Today, the collections of Kish Kash and Ghettrocentricity from the UK, Jay Smith of France, Marco Colombo from Italy, DJ Clark Kent and Bobbito Garcia from the US, and many others are available to view and interact with.</p>
<p>The sneaker community can upload their collections or just check out the crates of others by visiting www.sneakerpedia.com.  Sneakerpedia.com news is also available via its blog and on Twitter @Sneakerpedia”</p>
<p>Mashable also did something on the launch of the site, which you can check out here.</p>
<p>Via (<a href="http://www.slamonline.com/online/kicks/2011/05/sneakerpedia-launches-today/">Slam Online</a>)</p>
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		<title>Compression Wear: Not Just A Matter Of Style</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wong Chin Yi</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="”font-family: georgia; color: #2233ff;">The newest must-have accessory among basketballers today. What exactly does it do?<br />
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<p>In the high-stakes world of professional basketball, every millisecond, every inch and every ounce count in the relentless pursuit of victory. In light of that, players seek every<a href="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wade2.jpg" class="lightview" rel="gallery[1335]" title="wade2"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1360" title="wade2" src="http://www.jumpshot.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wade2-213x300.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="300" /></a> possible advantage that they can get, and as a result, the number of basketball accessories worn has piled up over the years. In recent times, one newly-developed accessory has been embraced by the basketball fraternity, being worn by just about every professional player in the world. This accessory? Compression wear.</p>
<p>So what exactly does compression wear do? Many youths nowadays also wear compression garments in an attempt to imitate the outlook of their idols, but not everyone understands the benefits that the compression gear provides. An accessory that confers no advantage is quickly discarded in the highly competitive professional worl; thus, the popularity of compression wear already hints at its worth.</p>
<p>To understand the benefits that compression garments provide, we first have to understand what it is and how it works. Compression wear is essentially athletic clothing that fits tightly onto the body, thus compressing the limbs of the athlete. Through this property of the garments, they aid in maintaining an optimum body temperature, reducing muscle fatigue and preventing injury, thus boosting overall athletic performance.</p>
<p><span style="”font-family: georgia; color: #2233ff;">Maintenance of Body Temperature<br />
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<p>Thermoregulation, or the maintenance of an optimum body temperature, is important for athletic performance, as it helps to keep the muscles warm so that they can function more efficiently. Thermoregulation also results in the rapid removal of sweat from the skin, which aids in cooling down the body following the heat generated during exercise. Through gentle compression of the muscles when compression garments are worn, the body temperature is kept at a constant.</p>
<p><span style="”font-family: georgia; color: #2233ff;">Reducing Muscle Fatigue<br />
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<p>Muscle fatigue is reduced in two ways by compression wear. Decreased muscle oscillation occurs as the muscles are compressed and thus prevented from excess movements which results in inefficient energy usage. Thus, the muscles are able to work more efficiently, being compacted in an optimum position that minimises energy wastage, allowing the muscles to work for a longer period of time.</p>
<p>Muscle fatigue is also decreased through a prevention of lactic acid build-up. When humans get tired, their capacity to perform aerobic respiration is reduced, and thus they have to rely on anaerobic respiration to get energy. However, anaerobic respiration results in the production of lactic acid, which causes muscles to stiffen and cramp. Compression garments prevents lactic acid from building up by compressing the limbs, causing a dilation of the blood vessels within, which increases the rate of blood circulation. Thus, lactic acid is removed from the blood stream more quickly, and the muscles are able to work for longer as lactic acid is not allowed to build up.</p>
<p><span style="”font-family: georgia; color: #2233ff;">Injury Prevention<br />
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<p>More efficient removal of lactic acid also aids the athlete in recovery. Without compression wear, blood circulation returns to a lower rate after exercise as less energy is needed. This, however, also means that waste products like lactic acid are not removed as efficiently. Compression wear keeps the blood vessels dilated so that lactic acid levels return to normal at a faster rate after exercise, aiding the recovery process.</p>
<p>Compression wear is also able to lessen the impact that joints take during exercise, as they are fitted tightly around the joints, providing extra support to the muscles. Reduced muscle oscillation results in lessened delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS causes problems such as shin splints, which are thus reduced when the muscles are compressed.</p>
<p>As we can see, athletic performance is improved through wearing compression garments, as muscles are able to function more effectively and for a longer period of time. Athletes are able to recover fast after exercise, and injuries are also prevented, which results in more efficient training. Thus, it is no wonder that professional basketball players have taken to wearing compression wear too. Hopefully, with our clarification regarding the benefits of compression wear, you may feel tempted to get it for yourself as well!</p>
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