Monday, August 3, 2009

Stock Up on Volleyball Spandex

With the volleyball season getting underway now as teams are starting to come back together for practice after a summer away it's time to start gearing back up for the fall.

You don't want to be stuck wearing the same old volleyball shorts you wore last year, do you? Make a fresh start this year and pick up some new volleyball spandex so you can look good and perform at your best.

With so many options available you can stock up with a pair for every occasion. You can get some funky volleyball spandex for practice and working out and then grab some traditional black volleyball spandex for games - or pretty much any other color you could want, for that matter.

Get your shorts from all of the top brands so they will match your volleyball jersey - whether you're looking for Mizuno volleyball spandex, ASICS volleyball spandex, or Under Armour volleyball shorts.

And, while you're at it, you might as well stock up on volleyball socks as well so you can have a fresh outfit for every practice.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Volleyball Spandex Highlight: Tie Dye Volleyball Spandex

It's a blast from the past with some of the funky volleyball spandex available out there. Everywhere you turn you can find another variation of the popular tie dye volleyball spandex.

Fit2Win has a pair of volleyball spandex that I especially like. Their tyedye volleyball spandex have a more authentic pattern than some of the others. And these volleyball spandex shorts are durable, comfortable and are an excellent way to show off on the court or in the gym this season.

Tyedye Volleyball Spandex Shorts

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Volleyball Spandex Highlight: Polka Dot Spandex

Maybe you want to show off your style a little more than the standard black volleyball spandex but the really funky volleyball spandex - like the flame spandex - is just a tad too much for you. A perfect middle ground can be found in some polka dot volleyball spandex.

Available in 3 colors,

You can't help but notice these volleyball spandex shorts. Made with a comfortable blend of polyester and spandex fabric, the moisture wicking material in these volleyball spandex is great for practice or compeition.



Pink Polka Dot Volleyball Spandex Shorts

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Volleyball Spandex Highlight: Flames

Sometimes traditional black volleyball spandex doesn't quite do it for you. I mean, everyone wears 'em. Even volleyball spandex that comes in solid colors isn't quite right. You need to stand out even more.

When you find yourself wanting to really turn heads on the court take a look at some funky spandex. And some really awesome volleyball spandex shorts can be found a pair of Flame Print Spandex.

A pair of volleyball spandex like these are perfect for games, practice or your next workout.

Gem Sports Flame Print Volleyball Spandex Shorts
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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Volleyball Spandex Highlight: Under Armour HeatGear Rally Shorts

It should be no surprise that our next featured pair of volleyball spandex comes from a company like Under Armour. They are, after all, pioneers in the field of compression apparel and Under Armour technologies are perfectly suited for volleyball spandex.

The Women's HeatGear Rally Volleyball Spandex are built from power stretch moisture management fabrics for optimal fit and function. The side panels and liner of these volleyball spandex shorts are made of stretch mesh for comfort and breathability. These volleyball spandex shorts are cut with a lower rise, 3" inseam, and lack of front and back seams to meet the specific needs of the volleyball athlete.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Volleyball Spandex Highlight: ASICS Baseline

The Baseline Volleyball Spandex are ASICS' most popular volleyball spandex compression shorts.

Built for ultimate comfort and performance during competition and practice, this pair of volleyball spandex sports a soft fabric. Featuring flat-seam stitching, a finished waistband at inside, and a 4" inseam there's no need to look any further for your next pair of volleyball spandex.

Whether playing, practicing, or working out, these volleyball spandex shorts will give you the fit and fashion you're looking for.

Black ASICS Baseline Volleyball Spandex Shorts

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Friday, April 24, 2009

Crazy. Wild. Funky. Spandex.

I know I've talked about volleyball spandex a number of times before but there are just so many cool styles out there I just keep going back. You can find some pretty crazy volleyball spandex shorts with different prints, patterns and colors, your head will spin.

Just to throw out a few examples of some pretty funky volleyball spandex from Gem Sports, you can get:


Tie Dye Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Peace Sign Spandex Volleyball Shorts

Polka Dot Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Hot Pink Spandex Volleyball Shorts

You can even get some wild volleyball spandex, literally, with some Animal Print Spandex:



Giraffe Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Leopard Print Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Zebra Print Spandex Volleyball Shorts

So really show some of your personality while doing some volleyball drills or in the gym for your next workout with a pair of funky spandex.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Go Green! New Digital Volleyball Catalog Available!

Digital Volleyball Catalog

Do your part for the planet and go green! The spring edition of the Big Book of Volleyball has just hit mailboxes all over the place and I just found out that there is now a new version in the form of a digital volleyball catalog.

This electronic volleyball catalog has all of the same great volleyball gear as the printed edition but in a more eco-friendly form. You can download only the sections of the volleyball catalog that you need - I, of course like the volleyball spandex catalog section in particular - so there's less searching around to find the compression volleyball shorts you're looking for.

So, save a tree and check this cool new online volleyball catalog today!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Volleyball Spandex Meets Modern Art

Really? Volleyball spandex and modern art?

Athletes and artists are often separate from each other in a school setting. The athletes are hitting the field or on the court while the more artistic types are on the sidelines playing in the band, singing the national anthem, taking shots for the yearbook or even painting a mural of the school mascot in the gym. Sometimes there is an overlap, but in my high school, at least, there was quite a distinction between the two.

But a new day is dawning, my friends, in the form of volleyball spandex. There's a new style of funky volleyball spandex that takes all the tried and true features you're looking for in volleyball spandex shorts and adds an interesting twist.

Take black volleyball spandex and add a splash of paint and you have tons of fun wrapped up into one pair of volleyball compression shorts. With a style right out of Jackson Pollock's studio you can really show your flair and individuality while being comfortable on the courts or working out in the gym.

Wear them with your friends to start your own volleyball trend this season.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Be An Animal On the Court!

Never before has it been so easy to fully coordinate your entire look to show off your wild side, your very wild side!

Taking a cue from The Big Book of Volleyball, once again, I came across some really cool zebra volleyball spandex.

Tie Dye Zebra Volleyball Spandex

Blue Zebra Volleyball Spandex

Red Zebra Volleyball Spandex

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Zebra Volleyball Spandex

And it doesn't end there! After some further browsing through the best online volleyball store I found that you can totally outfit yourself in animal print! Not only will you stand out with volleyball spandex, but they also have a zebra print sports bra, zebra lounge pants, and, even though it's not zebra, these knee high volleyball socks come pretty close!

Zebra Print Sports Bra

Zebra Print Casual Lounge Pants

Cosmic Knee High Volleyball Socks

Throw in a pair of adidas volleyball shoes and you'll have the complete look, "my monochromatic friend"!

Black White adidas Vuelo ClimaCool Volleyball Shoes

Black White adidas Vuelo Clima Cool Volleyball Shoes

And it doesn't stop there! You can even play with a zebra print volleyball too!

Tachikara Zebra Print Volleyball

What will they think of next?

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Spread the Word with Peace Sign Spandex

A really cool thing that is happening on volleyball courts today is that players are really doing everything they can to stand out and get noticed by wearing wild volleyball spandex and funky volleyball socks. And Gem Sports is at it again with a new line of volleyball spandex.

One of my favorite new styles is the peace sign volleyball spandex. Take peace sign print and add a splash of color and you have tons of fun wrapped up into one pair of compression volleyball shorts. Make a statement about how you really feel and show your personality and individuality with a great pair of spandex volleyball shorts. Wear them with your friends to start your own trend this season.

For a more complete look, I was reading a volleyball socks blog the other day that was featuring some peace sign volleyball socks that would go great with these volleyball spandex shorts!

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Tie Dye Peace Sign Volleyball Spandex Shorts

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Stay Cool and Dry with Under Armour Heat Gear

Regardless of your sport - whether wrestling, volleyball, running, you name it - it is always important to stay cool and dry to keep you performing at your best whether you're on the wrestling mat, volleyball court, road, or hitting the gym. And there's nothing better than compression gear to do the job. And if you want to do it right, Under Armour should be at the top of your list.

I haven't talked about sleeveless wrestling compression shirts before but all of the same principles apply as with the short sleeve wrestling compression or long sleeve wrestling compression. And as I was looking through the big book of wrestling I came across a perfect example of sleeveless compression in the Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sleeveless Tee.

The innovative HeatGear moisture transport system delivers dry, lightweight performance through any game or workout. This sleeveless compression shirt is built for speed with Under Armor's signature compression fit for lightweight, fast-drying performance. This would be perfect beneath your pads or uniform or by itself when you're at practice, out for a run, or at the gym.

Do you wear Under Armour Heatgear? What do you think of it?

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Friday, February 20, 2009

Cliff Keen Compression Keeps You Comfortable & Cool

While I was looking through my copy of The Big Book of Wrestling I came across some great Lycra Power compression shorts from Cliff Keen.

Compression shorts act as a second skin, providing increased force and power production while reducing muscle fatigue during workouts. Fortified with MXS fabric technology, these wrestling compression shorts wick moisture from the body, increasing comfort and providing an intangible competitive advantage. Sewn-in elastic leg bands offer added strength, durability, and chafe-free comfort.

Navy Blue Cliff Keen Men's Lycra Power Wrestling Compression Shorts
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Even More Volleyball Spandex

That's right. Everytime I turn around I come across more and more volleyball spandex. While there are quite a few options out there if you're looking for some funky volleyball spandex but sometimes you just want to go with the standard black volleyball spandex.

If that's the case, ASICS volleyball spandex is just what you're looking for. All compression volleyball shorts from ASICS feature flat seam stitching for added comfort and are moisture wicking to help keep you cool and dry during your workout, practice or your next game.

Where some of the more wild volleyball spandex may not comply with volleyball rules, these varieties of volleyball spandex will compliment all the styles of ASICS volleyball jerseys for a more complete look for your team.

Black ASICS Women's Baseline Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Black ASICS Women's Cotton Lycra Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Black ASICS Women's Low-Cut Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Black ASICS Women's Volleyball Spandex

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Get In the Game with Mizuno Volleyball Spandex

I've talked a lot about funky volleyball spandex lately but there's another side of volleyball spandex that shouldn't be overlooked. When wearing hot pink spandex or polka dot spandex is against the rules or not a part of your volleyball team's uniform, consider Mizuno volleyball spandex.

These volleyball spandex shorts are moisture wicking compression shorts for women that are great for practice or competition. Made with Mizuno's DryLite fabric, moisture is quickly transported away from you, cooling the body and keeping you dry during intense competition. The perfect pair of volleyball spandex for your next workout or match, these Mizuno volleyball spandex look and work great to help you do your best.

Blue Mizuno Women's Techno Volley Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Red Mizuno Women's Vortex Six Panel Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Black Mizuno Women's Low Rider Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Black Mizuno Women's Vortex Volleyball Spandex Shorts

Black Mizuno Women's MVP II Volleyball Spandex Shorts

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

2 More Styles of Volleyball Spandex Shorts

One of the ways a player can distinguish herself on the volleyball court, aside from having great skills, is with her volleyball shorts. One of the trends is to get the most funky volleyball spandex you can find. And let me tell you, there are many different styles of volleyball spandex out there to choose from that is both fun and functional.

Take, for example, the sublimated volleyball spandex shorts from Fit2Win. These compression volleyball shorts show your wild side. They are great compression shorts for volleyball practice or competition. You can use these volleyball spandex shorts as your offiical volleyball uniform and stand out this season! Also, a cute gift idea for girls. Fit2Win volleyball spandex are both durable and comfortable, made from 90% polyester / 10% Lycra and feature a 4" inseam.

Fit2Win Sublimated Volleyball Spandex Shorts

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Top 4 Reasons to Wear Compression Gear

I can understand that there are many people out there who don't know what compression gear is, or, if you do, you may not know how compression apparel works or what it does for you. To answer that, let's take a look at the Under Armour Metal Heatgear Full Tee.

  1. Under Armor apparel is what started it all. Compression gear reduces muscle vibration to reduce fatigue and help you maintain power and keeps your muscles aligned to increase stamina from repetitive motions during your workout.
  2. UA compression apparel, as seen in the Metal HeatGear Tee, helps your body with spacial awareness which will improve muscle efficiency.
  3. One of the top reasons to wear compression gear is faster recovery times. Under Armour compression creates a healing environment around muscles and aides in circulation. Compression apparel reduces swelling, reduces soreness and promotes muscle repair.
  4. Compression gear is just plain comfortable. Under Armour keeps you dry and cool with its moisture wicking which helps regulate your core temperature. Especially with UA Metal, the full mesh back offers mobility, comfort and durability for increased comfort.


White Under Armour Metal Heatgear Full Tee

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Excellent Long Sleeve Compression from ASICS

We can't overlook the presence of ASICS compression gear in the compression apparel market.

The ASICS Long Sleeve Compression Shirt offers all of the benefits you can get from wearing compression sportswear such as focusing the direction of the muscle and reducing muscle vibration, maintaining body temperature, moisture wicking, reducing soreness during post-workout recovery, and helping to reduce the risk of sports injuries.

By wearing ASICS Compression you will notice the difference right away as you workout, train, or compete. This long sleeve compression shirt from ASICS features a no-chafe flat seam stitching which provides a comfortable wear. Also, the ASICS Biomorphic Compression provides support to critical muscle groups as well allowing you to increase the duration and intensity of training and competition.

Available in 5 colors, the ASICS Men's Long Sleeve Compression Shirt is definitely work a look!

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Under Armour Women's HeatGear Rally Volleyball Shorts

When you need more than just a pair of basic compression volleyball shorts you may want to take a look at Under Armour volleyball shorts, particularly the HeatGear Rally Volleyball Shorts.

These volleyball compression shorts from Under Armour feature mesh side panels to help keep you cool on the volleyball court, something that other volleyball spandex shorts don't have. The Under Armor Women's Rally Shorts are part of the Under Armour HeatGear line, built from power stretch moisture management fabrics for optimal fit and function.

These compression volleyball shorts are cut with a lower rise, 3" inseam, and the lack of front and back seams to meet the specific needs of the volleyball athlete - less abrasion means you can keep focused on your game. And if that's not short enough, the Under Armour HeatGear Rally Shorts also come in a version with a 2" inseam.

While we're talking about HeatGear, to make the most of your practices, try wearing an Under Armour HeatGear Tech Tee to help you stay cool, dry, and light during you matches.

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