![]() ![]() That’s going to be too strong for a lot of people, so start low and increase pressure to find what works best for you.Īnother quirk of the JetBoots is that the timer doesn’t actually count down or show you time remaining. In either set, I usually just crank the intensity to the max and let it do its thing for 20 minutes or so. ![]() This means there are larger jumps in the amount of pressure, so you may find one too gentle but the next level up to be too intense. But, unlike the Normatec, which has seven different intensity levels, the JetBoots have only four. In any case, just like the Normatec, they inflate first at your ankles, then work their way up to help move your blood back toward your core. I can’t measure mm Hg here at Runner’s World headquarters, so will take Therabody at their word on the strength and gradation of the squeeze. Trevor RaabĬompression is where things take a little turn. It’s not nearly as obtrusive as hoses on some other models. Much of this review, in fact, was typed out on a 13-inch Macbook while wearing the boots.Įach boot has a control panel mounted on the thigh. It’s not a dealbreaker, but a little annoying. I have to jockey my laptop at a slight angle. But, it’s still not perfect: The small control panel on the thigh of each boot is positioned to the left, so the one on your right leg gets in the way. Join Runner's World+ for unlimited access to the best training tips for runnersĪnother benefit of being hoseless is that you can more comfortably balance a laptop or read a book while you’re sitting in for your recovery session. ![]() That’s all great, because if there’s any barrier to recovery, even a small hurdle, I’m less likely to even do it at all. They also store away a bit easier-I just roll them up, starting at the foot, and tuck them into the dust bag. I find I reach for them more than I ever did Normatec’s boots at the end of a day simply because I can zip them on and start using them. Trevor Raab How Well Do They Work?īecause they don’t have an external compressor and hoses, the JetBoots are far easier and more convenient to use. Each boot has an air pump integrated into the foot. ![]()
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