![]() ![]() There are some presets to choose from with the entry-level RecoveryAir while the RecoveryAir Pro, as noted, offers true customization. "By detecting a full inflation based on precise pressure," the company says, "RecoveryAir's high performance compressor reaches the optimal point for a full and rapid pressure release up to three times faster than competitor products."Ī companion app for iOS and Android allows you to tweak some settings. Therabody also says its compression boots have a seamless construction that makes them easier to clean (yes, your legs may sweat a bit during a session) and faster cycle frequency. I used the medium sized boots, which seem to fit the widest range of legs well - if you've got very long legs, you'd go with the large size. Normatec Go isn't a full boot and will offer less customizable options, but is TSA approved, a super choice for athletes or those suffering from blood clots, who want to keep circulation moving while in flight.You can set the pressure to your liking (you don't want your circulation cut off) and the boots monitor the amount of pressure according to the size of your limb. Wireless compression: If you're looking to take your recovery on the road, NormaTec Go and Therabody Air Jet Recovery Boots are for you. But Normatec 3, as well as Therabody's recovery boots all come in small, medium and large boot choices. Sizing: Normatec Go's one-size-fits-all sizing (25" x 12" x 1") might not work for the tallest users. No surprise, they're also the most expensive.Ĭompression Levels: While Therabody Air Jet Recovery Bootsoffer four compression levels, both NormaTec 3 and NormaTec Go offer seven levels of compression as does Therabody Recovery Air Pro. When it comes to compression recovery boots, Normatec and Therabody are the big names in the space. ![]() How to choose between Normatec and Therabody Anyone can benefit from using compression boots and sleeves, not just pro athletes. Compression increases blood flow, which accelerates recovery. The intermittent (pneumatic) compression is found to work better for recovery than static pressure. Who should use compression recovery boots?Īnyone from long distance runners to non-athletes trying to reduce swelling (even blood clots) in the legs can see some serious benefits from adding compression to their recovery. Simply put, compression recovery boots are a type of recovery equipment that uses pneumatic compression (think inflatable boots with intermittent pressure) to apply pressure to legs to increase circulation, reduce swelling and increase blood flow, which helps with recovery and healing. And yet, we're happy to bandwagon any legitimate recovery trend, especially one that works for big time athletes like LeBron and Lindsey Vonn. What are compression recovery boots (and do I need them?) Easy to get in and out of: LifePro Leg Compression Massage Boots, $35.4.5-star-rated budget option: Fit King Air Compression Recovery System, $300 after coupon (reduced from $360). ![]()
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