Compression and ice are well known treatments for recovery, but also work well for endurance training and events. It’s also difficult to combine the two, though 110% has a line of garments that have a compression layer plus a layer that you can tuck ice packs in for cooling. The newest item in the line is the Kick Back Quad Sleeves.
Kick Back Quad Sleeves is a compression sleeve that goes over your quads, or thighs. While the sleeves work well for recovery, they can also be used during longer, hotter competitions. 110% company founder David Green said he used the Kick Back Quad Sleeves during the Brazil 135, a 135 mile run that has that grueling combination of heat and climbing over 30,000 feet over the course of the 135 miles. “The sleeves provided incredible stability to my quads, especially on the downhill. It wasn’t until I temporarily removed them that I realized how critical they were in helping me finish this incredible challenge,” he said in a statement.
The sleeves combine zoned, gradient compression with 360 degree pockets to insert reusable ice packs. You can use the Kick Back Quad Sleeves for training, race day or recovery so you’re ready for the next day’s events. They’re able to be worn with other garments, such as under shorts, and serve athletes well for spot treatment to help quads and hamstrings.
Kick Back Quad Sleeves sell for $100 and include re-usable ice packs with an insulated carrying sleeve.