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itsports tights mould around my lower body and compress my muscles to give me added confidence to lift heavier weights in the gym and give me the recovery I need to back up session after session. Alicia McCormack - Olympian - Water Polo 2008 Beijing Olympic Water Polo Bronze Medallist 2007 FINA World Championships - Silver Medal 2006 Commonwealth Championships- Gold Medal 2006 World Cup - Gold Medal |
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itsports tights are very comfortable to wear between sessions and at night. They help me to perform at my optimal level at each session by reducing recovery time and muscle fatigue. Craig Stevens - Olympian - Swimming 2007 FINA World Championships - Bronze Medal, Men’s 800m Freestyle 2004 Athens Olympic Games - Finalist Men’s 1500m Freestyle 2003 FINA World Championships - Gold Medal, Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay |
| All female, four Police Officers who have never before completed a 96 km walk in a time frame of 39hours. The Challenge consists of not just a 96km walking distance, but of virtually incessant climbs and descents on and around the Gold Coast Hinterland bush. Our choice would have to assist not only with the distance walked, but the recovery as well. The obvious conclusion being that ‘clothing for the day’ was to subsist of compression tights. Aware of the variety of brands available to choose from, our fearless leader spent many an evening trawling through websites and athletes testimonials for a type and brand that would suit the team. After reading through the IT Sports website, we all agreed that IT Sports compression tights were the way to go.
Initially not wearing the compressions tights for training, then donning them as we progressed to a more serious preparation stage, I can honestly say we noticed the difference. The tights were comfortable and firm yet didn’t constrict. As individuals, we all had concerns regarding clothing and subsequent performance. The tights addressed these individual qualms – from chaffing, heat rash/sweating, feeling the cold and muscle fatigue/lactic acid build up. At the end of each training session we dressed in a second pair of tights, sometimes wearing them to bed (!), to aid with recovery. With the tights, we really felt better!!
During the actual Challenge, the itsports tights were a lifesaver. We wore them from start to finish. There was no need to shed them, ever, regardless of the temp. They kept heat out during warmer times of the walk - with no heat build up or sweating. Those team members prone to cramping did not, as had occurred in times of PTCT (prior to compression tights). Team members with wider (muscular, of course) thighs who, PTCT, often endured chaffing didn’t even get close, despite the continual walk, and distance. I really feel that the compression of the tights during the Challenge kept the blood flow constant and even, therefore significantly reducing our pain! If we did not have the compression tights I don’t think we would have been able to last.
“My first thought before wearing the compression tights was “I won’t last in them , I feel the heat and am a big sweater but it was the opposite, the compression tights were amazing, they felt great to wear and made my legs feel cool.”
Amanda Vidler
“I had never done anything like this before, and the idea of compression tights was foreign to me. I noticed the difference straight away, it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything on my legs and after each session of training with the tights on, I felt next to no soreness throughout my muscles.”
Brooke Devine
“96 k’s is a long way on 45 year old legs. I have no doubt that the It Sports tights played a significant role in keeping me on the track, ploughing up and down the many tough mountains. I didn’t have an issue with cramping, undue muscle tightness or debilitating lactic acid...just old age! On top of the obvious improvement in muscle performance the improved muscle recovery time was a real bonus.”
Jodie Hamilton Lismore Police Team - Kokoda Challenge 2009-96km All female team |
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| Thank you again for the wonderful recovery gear. The nicks and the shorts are great to wear while running and competing. They are nice and firm, but do not constrict. All garments are well fitting (and do not show any bits!); and regarding the vanity department: they nicely enhance my already athletic looks! When I put on the long garments they pull up straight and not twisted like another popular brand. I like the band going underneath the foot v the collar at the ankle, which is good for circulation and does not restrict blood flow around the ankle.
Going quite unprepared and “cold” into the race I knew that the recovery strategy would be crucial to get me back into training asap again. I reduced the recovery time from 5 to 4 days at least. This recovery time factor was and is very important to me right now, having missed some important training in the preparation leading up to the World Mountain Running Championships in Italy on 6 Sept 2009 and the Commonwealth Championships on 18 and 20 Sept in England, wanting to get the biggest benefit out of the time I have left, and not wanting to let the Aussie team down!
wore the long recovery pants almost non-stop last week, and I am wearing them as an essential part of the recovery process after hard training.
Hubertien Wichers - Mountain Running 4 x Winner - Pomona's King of the Mountain |
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| As a trek leader I need to be at the top of my game everyday. An arduous trek like the "KOKODA TRACK" puts a lot of stress and strain on your body resulting in stiff, sore muscles. Since adding a pair of itsports tights to my kit bag my muscle recovery has been amazing. I recommend these to our clients to help them recover and enjoy trekking like it should be enjoyed.
I am still amazed at how well the tights worked - FANTASTIC. Chris Ramsey - Adventure Treks Trek Leader & Director of Icon Adventures |
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| As a person who has not done any sort of hard training in along time I was in need of some help in terms of recovery and help from soreness.
I am so happy to say that Itsports compression gear has helped me get the most out of training and recovery.
It was more then 6yrs since I had done weights or any kind of paddling. So I was scared at the thought of what lied ahead in terms or soreness and how tired I was going to be.
I train in the Itsports gear and find it so comfortable to sleep in. After nearly two weeks of training and pushing myself I am pleased to say I am not tired at all and not in the slightest bit sore.
After competing at the Olympic Games in Kayaking in 1996 I didn't think there was anyway of over coming any of these problems in this busy world of ours where finding time to recovery is a very hard thing to do.
I believe with the ITsports gear I will be able to train harder,train longer and also do more session then I thought I would be able to do. Jimmy Walker - Kayaking 1996 Kayaking Olympic Finalist Australian Surf Champion |
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I just arrived home from a big trip overseas, where I travelled to Kula Limper, Japan then back to Melbourne for various swimming competitions. While I was traveling on the plane and in gym sessions I wore your recovery compression tights and I found them to accelerate my recovery period a lot quicker. Also I found that the material didn't stretch or get looser, compared to other brands I have worn. In addition I did three gym sessions in them and I found they helped my recovery period between my gym session and the afternoon swim session and they are even comfy enough to sleep in. I liked them very much and I will definitely continue to wear them. Meagen Nay - Olympian - Swimming Australian & Commonwealth Record Holder 200m Backstroke 2008 Australian Olympic Swimming Team Member |
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Living on the Gold Coast and training in the heat, it is amazing that wearing these new itsportstights produces no discomfort whatsoever, if anything I feel stronger. I sleep in itsportstights most nights and definitely feel my recovery is enhanced. Now being a master competitor I believe the benefits are even greater for the older person. Dennis Green, OAM, BEM - Olympian - Kayaking 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968 & 1972 Olympics 5 x Olympian |
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“Just raced 180k in pouring rain, freezing cold! Got the tights on now & I aint taking them off! They just make my legs feel so much fresher. Stuart O'Grady - Olympian - Cycling Olympic gold, silver & bronze medalist Paris-Roubaix - 1st 2007 Tour de France - 2nd Green Jersey 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005. Tour de France - Yellow Jersey 1998 and 2001 |
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“I have tried many brands of compression tights but the quality of itsports is far greater! I’m training 5 hours a day so recovery plays an important roll in my training program. I find that when I wear my Itsports tights my recovery time is so much shorter!” Hayley Bateup - Ironwoman 3 x Coolangatta Gold Winner. Personal Trainer |
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| I wanted to drop you a quick note to commend the ITSPORTS compression tights for long haul flying. Read more... Peter Gasnier - Long Distance Traveller Director - FRACHT Australia |
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| “My name is Ben Eaton and I am 27 years old. I am fit and healthy but over the last 12 months I have experienced the sudden onset of varicose veins. It has affected both of my legs and is proving to be quite painful. I fly regularly for both business and pleasure (I have my private pilots license) and this is possibly the cause of the sudden onset. After seeing a varicose surgeon I have been advised that surgery is the only option. In the mean time it was recommended that I wear pressure stockings daily. This proved to be of little relief.
I have since discovered the IT Sports stockings and am now wearing them daily, sometimes for up to 12 hours. To my surprise they have proven to be extremely cool and comfortable and have massively reduced the discomfort in my legs. I actually forget that I am wearing them. I plan not only to wear them up until the operation but in the future to help reduce any relapse in my condition.” Ben Eaton - Varicose Veins Sufferer |
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| Thank you "itsports" for greatly improving the quality of my life with you sports tights. I am a 60 year old man doing a physical occupation and diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips. My movements have been greatly impaired over the last 3 years, simple things like walking, bending over, putting on my shoes and socks have been quite traumatic but since wearing your sports tights all these activities have become far easier and less painful.
This is not a cure for this disabilitating disease that will happen with the double hip replacement but in the meantime how much more pleasant and easier are simple living actitivities. John Milner - Osteoarthritis Sufferer |
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| I have now been wearing these compression tights for just over 3 weeks. I had been experiencing tightness behind the left knee due to problems with a varicose vein and as an entusiastic cyclist I needed support to enable me to continue cycling. It was just so important to maintain fitness and enjoy exercise as a 61 year old.
I have now been wearing these compression tights for just over 3 weeks. I had been experiencing tightness behind the left knee due to problems with a varicose vein and as an entusiastic cyclist I needed support to enable me to continue cycling. It was just so important to maintain fitness and enjoy exercise as a 61 year old.
Wearing your compression tights has completely taken away the nagging pain in my left leg. This happened almost immediately. What has been the best news though is that I am able to cycle as before with confidence in your product. The support to both legs is just amazing. Like others, I have found my recovery rate very speedy and the benefits seem to go way beyond the original reason for purchase. That I not only have compression tights and cycling pants seems another added bonus as well.
Many thanks, Jennifer Kokany - |
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| Dear Carl,
I am writing to you not only to thank-you from the bottom of my heart for your caring,understanding and generous nature, but also your professionalism.
In 2007 both of my boys 7 and 10 were diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative genetic muscle disease which is often picked up finding abnormal levels of Creatinine Kinase,(CK) Our worlds fell apart. The grief of this diagnosis effects everyone differently. For me as a mother, the desperation to find something/anything to help my boys before this monster takes hold was paramount.
My eldest and very active son started to have crippling leg cramps and pain at night . So much so that he had to be carried to bed,massaged for hours and given pain relief. No one wants their child in pain. This was torture to think that this was the future, it had begun. I had heard of others boys suffering from this through the muscular clinic. I did not want my boys on pain relief regularly. There had to be an answer.
I was told of an ad about a product claiming to reduce the level of Ck in athletes. I had to have them. Within 30 minutes of speaking with you, my boys were measured up and the order was through. I can't thank-you enough for you understanding and eagerness to help. How good can this be!
Well proof is in the pudding. The results are remarkable to say the least. Since receiving the tiny tights that you had made especially for my skinny boys, there have been NO cramps in my house. Not one night of pain. WOW!!
My eldest son loves them. He wears them nearly every night. Particularly after a strenuous day or the night before an activity. They give him the confidence to be at his best which is very important psychologically as well as physically as unfortunately this disease is unpredictable and there is no cure to date. Needless to say he is a new boy and we are ecstatic!!!! Fortunately my youngest son hasn't had much pain and doesn't need to wear them very often . But I know that in future that the tights are the first thing that I'll reach for before the medicine cabinet.
I'm so confident in this product Carl, that if you ever need a recommendation for others families in our situation, PLEASE don't hesitate to contact me. I would do anything to help..
All the best,
Kind regards, Happy Mother of 2 pain free boys. - |
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| I suffer from Bekker Muscular Distrophy. This gives me muscle weakness and in most cases severe cramps in normal day activities and during physical activity. After trialing the itsport tights they left my legs feeling relaxed and I felt a huge reduction in pain and soreness the next day.
I recently have been sleeping in them and have found a great difference within the soreness of my legs. I recommend to anyone. Jordan - |
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| I am not an athlete; I am just someone who wants to remain active as I get older. I have 2 discs in my lower back that when injured can keep me immobilized for up to 4 days at a time. This problem would occur randomly after exercising at least 3 times a year sometimes more.
I would like to thank you for introducing me to itsports tights 8 months ago. Since wearing them my lower back problems have been virtually non existent. I wear them at the gym, walking and when needed to bed(I have even worn them while gardening). I feel very supported in the tights and my muscle soreness has been eliminated almost completely. The day after exercising instead of feeling tight and having limited movement I am now able to back up for more exercise if I need to. Thank you. Julie Brooks - Lower Back Pain |