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Compression boots

Inflatable sleeves that squeeze your legs in waves.

Awaiting clinical review. Written carefully from the sources below, but not yet signed off by a qualified clinician. Please don't use it to make decisions about your health. How we review.

Emerging

What the evidence says

Compression can modestly help perceived recovery and soreness. Evidence that it improves next-day performance is mixed.

Good for
Heavy-legged runners and riders.
Not for
Blood clots, circulation problems.
Risks
Low.
Typical cost
$30–$60 a session (or about $500–$1,000 to own)An estimate of typical prices in our cities, still being checked. Ask for the full price before you book.

General education, not medical advice. Choose licensed providers, and talk to a doctor if you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication. Medical disclaimer.

Sources

  1. Brown et al. (2017), Compression garments and recovery, Sports Medicine
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In Manhattan

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Sauna and cold plunge · Tribeca · $$$

Heat & Hush

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In Los Angeles

First visit $30

Sauna and cold plunge · West Hollywood · $$$

Contrast House

Infrared, plunge and red light with a social room in between. Recovery as a night out.

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In Boston

First session $25

Sauna and cold plunge · Seaport · $$$

Harbor Heat

Sauna, plunge and a harbor view. The Seaport's best argument for a weeknight.

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