Men usually wear leggings when cycling
The concept of calza comes from the Vulgar Latin calcea , in turn derived from calceus (which can be translated as "shoe" ). The term is usually used in reference to a garment that fits around the legs .
A garment from the 7th century
Generally the notion is used in the plural: calzas . Leggings can be made from different materials and have different characteristics.
The origins of this garment date back to the 7th century . At first, its manufacture was carried out by the shoemakers , being a type of underwear that went from the waist to the feet , also covering these.
In ancient times, leggings were part of formal clothing . Currently they are usually used in informal settings or for physical exercise or sports activities .
There are leggings that cover the entire leg, reaching the ankle . Others end before the knee (that is, they allow the thigh to be covered).
From sport to urban fashion
Leggings are often associated with leggings and tight pants that are made with the elastic polyurethane fiber known as lycra (noun derived from the brand Lycra ). This type of leggings was first used in the field of sports and then expanded to everyday life.
Cyclists , for example, usually wear leggings. The garment provides protection against low temperatures and is also comfortable since, due to its characteristics, it adapts to the body of the wearer.
As part of urban fashion, leggings are usually chosen by women . It is possible to wear leggings with shirts, T-shirts or blouses, to name a few possibilities. Men can also use this garment, but they generally use it only for sports, both for running and cycling, and they even use it in the gym.
Beyond the advantages of tights when playing sports, since they adjust to the body and do not have parts that can catch or impede certain postures, or to show off one's own shapes, this item of clothing can have different consequences if worn. overuse.
Shim risks
First of all we can mention stomach pains , as well as other problems related to the abdominal area, such as excess gas or difficulty digestion. This tension in the stomach area can, in turn, hinder the mobility of the intestines, leading to a problem of constipation. The easiest solution in this case is to wear loose clothing for a few days.
Clothing that is too tight causes these problems if worn too frequently. In turn, they can irritate the skin and cause contractures, especially if the elastic is placed at waist level. We must not forget that due to its design and characteristics, the shoe practically adheres to our body, without leaving spaces in between, and this can favor the accumulation of substances that the body discards through sweat, in addition to causing fluid retention , two of the most important causes of cellulite.
The legging offers great comfort for gymnastics
In the specific case of women, abuse of leggings and other similar clothing can contribute to urinary infections, because the bacteria found in the anus move more easily to the vagina. This without forgetting the considerable increase in humidity and heat in the genital area, a scenario that gives rise to the reproduction of fungi.
In men, tights can negatively affect your fertility . Although medicine has not yet concluded its studies regarding this risk, it is believed that the aforementioned increase in temperature in the genital area can reduce sperm production and its quality.