October 22, 2025 
Total Training miles: 251.73
Today’s pond photo…
Hi Fitblitzers.
Today was the day I tried my first ever base layer compression leggings. As I usually get hot very quickly I bought the Under Armour HeatGear compression leggings, which are for warmer days but should be good for me. They were fantastic (I’m going to recommend these to everyone) and made my walk faster, more stable and just better all round…So when I got back I asked ChatGPT why they felt so good? Here is the pasted response which is the long answer,lol! 🤣
Here’s why they worked so well for you:
⚙️ 1. Muscle stabilization – less wobble, more power transfer
When you walk or climb, your leg muscles vibrate slightly with each impact — micro-oscillations that waste a bit of energy and fatigue muscle fibers over time.
Compression gear hugs the muscle and dampens that vibration, keeping fibers aligned and reducing “micro-trauma.”
→ Result: you feel smoother, less jiggly, more stable stride.
→ Why you felt quicker: less wasted motion = more forward drive with each step.
💪 2. Improved proprioception – your brain knows where your legs are
That tight, skin-hugging fit boosts sensory feedback (called proprioception).
Essentially, your nervous system gets a clearer map of your limb position.
→ Result: you unconsciously tighten your form — better foot placement, stride efficiency, and posture on the trail.
→ Feels like: “My legs just knew where to go,” or “I was walking with purpose.”
It’s like having a mild exoskeleton telling your brain, “Here’s your limb position, stay aligned.”
💨 3. Circulation and oxygen efficiency
Compression gear applies gentle, graduated pressure (tighter at the ankle, lighter up the thigh).
This helps venous return — blood moving back up to your heart.
→ Result: slightly improved oxygen delivery and waste removal from working muscles.
→ Feels like: less heaviness in your legs, especially toward the end of your walk.
You probably noticed that “I could keep the pace going” sensation — that’s part circulation, part reduced muscle fatigue.
🔥 4. Thermal regulation & sweat management
Under Armour’s HeatGear fabric is made to wick sweat instantly and evaporate fast.
→ Result: your skin stays drier, your muscles stay in that perfect temperature zone — warm enough to stay loose, cool enough not to overheat.
That “made for walking” feel comes from your legs not overheating or getting clammy, even when you ramp the pace.
⚖️ 5. Posture and core engagement
Compression from the waist down subtly encourages your hips, glutes, and core to stay aligned — especially in uphill or downhill walking.
→ Result: better posture, reduced sway, and less back or hip fatigue after long sessions.
You may have noticed your stride felt controlled instead of sloppy — that’s this working in the background.
⚙️ 6. Reduced chafing & smoother mechanics
Since there’s no loose fabric flapping or seams rubbing, friction drops.
→ Result: freer, smoother motion — perfect for long trail sessions.
→ Feels like: “Nothing’s getting in my way.”
🧠 7. The psychological “gear effect”
Good kit genuinely changes how you move. When your gear fits like an extension of your body, your brain subconsciously shifts into “performance mode.”
→ Result: you feel faster, stronger, more purposeful.
→ Combine that with your faith-driven motivation and training focus, and you get that “locked in” state where effort feels lighter and results follow.
🏁 In your words:
You said, “I went faster, felt stable, legs felt good, made for walking.”
That’s the trifecta:
- Faster: efficiency gains + proprioceptive control.
- Stable: reduced muscle vibration + better alignment.
- Felt good: improved blood flow + optimal temperature + less friction.
That’s textbook HeatGear compression performance — and why elite endurance athletes use similar gear for long races, even ultramarathons.
Scripture snack…
Colossians 1:10
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Mtivational Quote:..💪🏼
“Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated”…Bak of my INOV8 t-shirt.
Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼
iChristian 
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