Kick Back, Relax, and Recover

Recovery is often the most overlooked component in training. It is just as important, if not more so, than the actual workout because neglecting adequate rest and recuperation can lead to burnout or even injury. With proper recovery, you’ll be able to get back to your workouts sooner and more invigorated.

Not all that long ago, recovery looked considerably different. It involved getting off your feet, using a mix of ice and heat, and the occasional massage. Now, there’s an abundance of fancy tools that do all the hard work and leave no excuse for insufficient rehabilitation.

The latest must-have recovery tool is a space-age-looking contraption known as compression boots. Equinox+ spoke with Jackie Berens, senior brand marketing specialist at Hyperice, the leading provider of innovative technology for recovery, mobility, and improved performance, as well as Jeff Martin, who received a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance from the University of Florida and is currently a scientific advisor to Hyperice/Normatec, to learn all about the hottest instrument in recovery.