Our bodies work differently in different situations and knowing how the body physiologically works, for example during performance or recovery, is the most important starting point for designing a perfectly functioning compression product.
This important difference has been taken into account by Tritanium in the development of eXtend compression products, which are designed to provide the user with the right compression pressure in the right situation and thereby help achieve the maximum physiological benefit from the use of the compression product.
The eXtend compression products, which have undergone extensive development, are manufactured using the latest state-of-the-art technology and deliver scientifically measured, accurate gradual compression pressure. This precisely measured and correctly applied compression pressure allows the desired physiological effect on the body to be achieved and the eXtend product really does what it promises. Whether it's recovery or performance optimisation, eXtend products have the right pressure level for the job.
The range includes two different pressure classes, with the higher pressure class eXtend High products designed specifically for intensive training and competitive use. The lower pressure eXtend Low products are designed for recovery from sporting performance/exertion and for travel use.
All products in the eXtend range have been developed with three very important features in mind:
- Optimising performance
- Improved recovery
- Reducing the risk of injury
Benefits of eXtend compression products
Tritanium eXtend compression products can achieve a wide range of benefits before, during and after performance.
Before you perform - Better preparedness to perform:
- Increase in muscle activation level
- Awakening metabolism
- Optimisation of body temperature
During performance - Maximum performance:
- Increased blood flow => muscles get more oxygen and energy
- Enhanced waste removal => muscles work optimally during exercise
- Activating effect on the neuro-muscular joints => kinesthetic chain of movement improves and the feeling of training is more meaningful
- Tissue supporting effect => micro-vibrations at tissue level are reduced, risk of injury is reduced
After a run - Faster recovery:
- Increased metabolism and lymphatic system function
- Accelerated removal of impurities (lactates) from muscles
- Reduced post-exercise tissue firmness and muscle soreness
- Faster preparation for the next performance
How to choose the right compression product?
Properly functioning compression products should always be accurately marked with their compression pressure, expressed in mmHg (millimetres of mercury). Different levels of compression pressure can affect the body and tissues in different ways and so the selection of the correct compression product for the purpose is important.
Tritanium's eXtend range includes the higher pressure eXtend High products, specifically designed for intense training and competition. Higher pressure products can optimise performance, increase performance comfort and prevent stress injuries.
The lower pressure eXtend Low products are designed for sports performance / recovery from exertion and are also ideal for travel use. Low pressure products help the muscles to recover faster from post-exercise stress and thereby prepare the muscles for a new workout.
What is the benefit of compression based on?
The effect of compression products on sport can be divided into three main areas: blood circulation (veins), lymphatic circulation (lymphatic system) and the nervous system (the skin directly affected by the compression product). The compression product increases the external mechanical pressure of the tissues in a controlled manner, thus producing the desired physiological effects on the musculature, blood and lymphatic system, as well as on the nervous system and deeper tissues.
This external mechanical pressure reduces the diameter of the blood vessels, which makes it easier for the venous valves to close and increases venous flow (i.e. oxygen-free blood is transported away from the muscles more quickly). The lymphatic system, which carries lymphatic fluids, also functions more efficiently and the body's own "waste disposal" is faster. Increased venous and lymphatic circulation improves oxygenation of the muscles and speeds up the removal of impurities.
The effect of compression products on the nervous system is largely based on the stimulation of the nerves of the skin and muscles underneath the product. When the pressure of a compression product is applied to the underlying skin, it stimulates the nerve endings in the skin, thereby improving their ability to conduct nerve impulses. This presumably causes the athlete to "feel" the part of the body under compression better and be more aware of its function (e.g. the throwing hand in basketball). However, this mechanism of action is less studied and known than the effect of compression on the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
This allows Tritanium eXtend compression products to achieve optimal performance comfort, faster recovery and a significant reduction in stress and sports injuries.
