Compression recovery units

[b2b2]

Has anybody ever used compression recovery units?

I know there are a few out there; revita pump, sport pump, recovery pump and normatec.

Im wondering which one is best and if one would be worth buying?

 

[ZiR RED]

A good cool down after working out and some chryotherapy (like a contrast bath) should do the trick.

 

[TheMovement]

Contrast baths speak volumes for the human body!

 

[ZiR RED]

The basic idea behind the compression recovery units is to force fluid (which contain metabolic biproducts, inflammatory biochemicals, acids...toxins for lack of a better term) back into systemic circulation, allowing for the delivery of "fresh blood" and thus improving recovery. I will have to dig up the study, but there is some evidence to show the underarmor full body compression suit improved recovery following a D1 football game (or practice). This was done at UConn.

Either way, a good light cardio cool down, foam rolling, and then a contrast bath will do the same thing, for a fraction of the monetary cost.