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The Tools to Add to Your Recovery Routine in 2024

Amplify your rest and relaxation with products designed to rejuvenate and restore.

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By Hayley Helms and Ben Emminger

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You’ve finished that half marathon you were training for all last year, and now you have your eyes on a full 26.2 miles. You’ve met your PR goal, but there’s always another hill to climb (and weight to lift).

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Your fitness goals are deeply personal to you but one thing all bodies can agree on is the need for recovery after you’ve pushed the limits yet again. These tools and accessories were designed to help your body rest and recover — so you can go the distance again tomorrow.

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Ekrin may not be the biggest name in massage guns, but with a stall force of up to 56 pounds and an impressive 12mm amplitude, the B37S is sure to leave an outsized impression after just one use.

This recovery tool harnesses the power of hot and cold therapy in a sleek, handheld profile. The RecoveryTherm Cube can also be utilized for contrast therapy as you switch between a chilly 46ºF and hot 106ºF. Convenient body straps are included for hands-free treatment.

While it may look more intimidating than your average foam roller, the R8 Plus is the ideal tool for tight IT bands, quads and hamstrings. A unique dial adjustment lets you change the pressure, and the moving pivot points allow for constant contact when breaking up muscle adhesions for improved myofascial release.

This air-filled tub from Inergize takes just 15 minutes to inflate and serves up water temperatures ranging from 37ºF to 105ºF with the help of an external chiller unit. A convenient carrying duffel makes transport easier, too.

The Plunge Sauna can reach temperatures of 230ºF and be controlled via mobile app for easier toggling. Choose between a “Standard” 5-foot-wide or “XL” 7-foot-wide silhouette, depending on how many people you plan to share your space with.

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