The piece we're looking for
A foam roller of medium density
Firm enough to work, soft enough that you'll use it again.
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The recovery altar
Rest, with the right props.
Recovery is mostly sleep and time. These are the props that make it pleasant enough to do properly, from the floor of your living room to the bedroom.
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We describe each piece we're looking for below. The actual products, ones we've worn and tested, arrive with our first edit, with prices and where to buy.
The piece we're looking for
A quiet massage gun
For calves and quads after a long run. Quiet matters at 11pm.
Our pick arrives with our first edit
The piece we're looking for
A contoured sleep mask
Darkness without pressure on your eyes.
Our pick arrives with our first edit
The piece we're looking for
Blackout blinds or a travel blackout kit
The single best recovery purchase for most city bedrooms.
Our pick arrives with our first edit