Zoot Sports Introduces Performance THERMOmegaheat+ Compression Apparel

ENCINITAS, Calif. (July 9, 2012) – Zoot Sports, a global leader in endurance sports, expands their CompressRx line of compression apparel to include the new Performance CompressRx THERMOmegaheat+ tights and mock for men and women. CompressRx is the most respected medically developed compression sports apparel on the market. It has been scientifically tested and proven to reduce perceived effort and also to increase recovery times after hard workouts or races.

Research shows that Zoot CompressRx provides active advantage during exercise, with a 29 percent decrease in lactic acid build up and 25 percent reduction in perceived effort. The new Performance THERMOmegaheat+ CompressRx pieces are ideal for athletes braving the winter weather, as they bring both the benefits of warmth and compression technology together in one comfortable solution.

“Scientifically tested compression technology has become an everyday necessity to so many athletes out there,” said Molly Kline, marketing director, Zoot Sports. “We knew it was time to take the benefits of targeted compression into winter combining our proven THERMOmegaheat technology and CompressRx designs.”

The new Performance CompressRx THERMOmegaheat+ garments are designed with graduated compression, meaning greater pressure at the farthest part of the limb from the heart. The pressure gradually decreases, as it gets closer, accelerating blood flow to the heart where it can be re-oxegenated. The new apparel also features Zoot’s MEGAHEAT®, a multifaceted technology that keeps athletes warm by hyper-wicking moisture away from the body. The sweat, itself, generates heat through a thermal reaction, and amplifies the sun’s ultraviolet rays into readily accessible heat.

NEW Performance CompressRx THERMOmegaheat+ Men’s/Women’s Mock

·THERMOmegaheat+ technology, with 20 percent spandex provides maximum comfort and ensures warmth

·Nylon face for soft feel and long-lasting durability

·ZoneRx – Muscle-specific zones of compression stabilize the back and core muscles

·Dynamic X Proprioception panel with 240 denier spandex supports the back and minimizes muscle vibration

·SeamLink stitch construction ensures next-to-skin comfort

·Reflective logos for safety

·UPF 50+ sun protection

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

SRP: $90

NEW Performance CompressRx THERMOmegaheat+ Men’s/Women’s Tight

·THERMOmegaheat+ technology, with 20 percent spandex provides maximum comfort and ensures warmth

·Nylon face for soft feel and long-lasting durability

·CRx – Graduated compression from the ankle to the waist

·BIOwrap for increased muscle support and reduced fatigue

·290 denier spandex support the calf and minimizes muscle vibration

·Zippered center back pocket for secure storage

·SeamLink stitch construction ensures next-to-skin comfort

·Reflective logos for safety

·UPF 50+ sun protection

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

SRP: $110

About Zoot Sports

Zoot Sports, a global leader in endurance sports, is 100% focused on providing the athlete with the ultimate in performance apparel, wetzoots, footwear and accessories.For over 25 years, we have been pioneering innovative product solutions that cover the athlete from start to finish and head to toe. Zoot continues to draw on its history in the sport and its athletes to deliver the most comprehensive, technologically advanced and complete multisport product line in the world.

An independent study at Montana State University (MSU entitled ‘The Influence of Lower Body Compression Tights on Markers of Economy During Steady State Running’ by Bakken B., Borgen K.A., Willis S.J., Heil D.P. (2009) is the first of its kind to show positive results using medical grade compression in the active phase of sport.