REEBOOTS
Recovery is good, active recovery is better. Ambitious bikers know this. When the legs reach their limit, the metabolism comes under stress. So-called waste products develop. The fascia hardens and sticks together. Massages help to loosen the fasciae and stimulate regeneration. Exercises with the Blackroll have the same effect, but are tedious. The Reboots is something like a Blackroll to put on. The legs are "squeezed" piece by piece using air pressure, which is intended to free up the fasciae. The tiredness is virtually massaged out. Professionals have been using similar devices for years. The Reboot is new.
First surprise: It's quick to set up and intuitive to use. Second surprise: The compressor, which generates the pressure in the eight air chambers per leg, works quite quietly. Watching TV is possible without increasing the volume. Programme 1 works its way chamber by chamber from the foot towards the groin. Once at the top, it starts again at the foot. For 30 minutes. There are six programmes in total. Oh, how pleasant that is! At the highest level in particular, the trousers knead the legs in a wonderful way that only a seasoned masseur with a tendency to be unrestrained can. Yes, the legs really do feel looser after the reboots have done their job. A feeling for which you would have to work intensively and extensively on the Blackroll. However, due to the high price, the Reboots is probably mainly of interest to racers who are looking for the final touches to their form.
PLUS Simple operation, effective release of the fasciae, noticeable massage effect, fairly quiet compressor
MINUS High purchase price, difficult to transport.
Weight 5120 grammes
Price 799 Euro
Info reboots.com
OOFOS OORIGINAL SPORT
These US sandals made from absorbent foam promise to make you feel like you're walking on cotton wool. With these slippers, you feel as if you have plasticine on your feet. They are supposed to speed up the recovery of stressed feet and joints. We didn't feel much of this, instead our feet start to sweat quickly. Nevertheless, they are comfortable to wear.
Weight 348 grammes
Price 60 Euro
Info www.oofos.de
BLUETENS
In contrast to professional devices, the smartphone-operated electrostimulation device from Bluetens costs less than half as much. Simply download the free app, connect the Bluetens box via Bluetooth and off you go. The clear app provides easy-to-understand instructions even for beginners. A maximum of four electrodes can be connected. The handy set can be used for relaxation, muscle building or to treat aches and pains. We mainly used the device for regeneration. We were particularly impressed by the simple operation and reliable function.
Price 149,90 Euro
Info get-bluetens.com
R8 ROLL RECOVERY
What looks like a screw clamp with inline skate rollers is actually a massage roller that works in a similar way to a Blackroll. The high spring tension of the rollers also reaches the deep muscles and stimulates blood circulation. The big advantage over a fascia roller is that you don't have to do any holding work to pull your entire body over the roller, but simply roll the device over the relevant part of the body. Even after a hard workout or competition, you can effectively loosen up your muscles while sitting on the couch. Perfect for legs and arms.
Price 129 US dollars
Info rollrecovery.com/r8
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