Are you looking to optimize your muscle recovery? Tired of soreness and pain that stop you from training properly? We tested the JOLT pressotherapy boots for you and share our thoughts! Utility, benefits, and how to integrate them into our routines – we tell you everything about JOLT Boots 1.2.
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What is pressotherapy?
Pressotherapy is a method that uses machines (here boots) to massage certain parts of the body. It is characterized by the application of pressure on different areas of the body to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation. The devices have air-filled cushions that inflate and deflate to perform the massage. Special boots for legs, sleeves for arms, and belts for the abdomen are used to target different areas.
Useful for recovery
In the context of your running or trail training, pressotherapy can be very beneficial for your recovery. Your muscles recover faster as you eliminate toxins, and the “heavy legs” effect is greatly reduced!
Whether for experienced athletes who use it to optimize their performance or for beginner runners to avoid leg pain, pressotherapy has benefits for everyone!
A technology historically used by physiotherapists
Historically, this type of technology was only used in the offices of health specialists. Financially inaccessible and unknown to the general public, few have been able to appreciate the effects of pressotherapy on a daily basis. Today, this technology has improved and is much easier to acquire and use, especially thanks to JOLT pressotherapy boots.
JOLT Boots 1.2
To enable us to test JOLT pressotherapy boots, they sent us the complete BOOTS 1.2 Pack. This pack contains pressotherapy boots, a control unit, and a storage bag. Everything arrived quickly and without any problems.
The JOLT Boots are equipped with 6 distinct air chambers that allow you to choose where to apply pressure, in what order, etc… A new technology called “soft flow” has been developed by JOLT to allow air circulation at 360° around the leg, without dead angles. As a result, drainage is optimized, and so are the effects. When using JOLT pressotherapy boots, you really feel like you are being massaged, and it’s super pleasant.
The storage bag is practical to prevent the equipment from taking up too much space. It also makes transportation easy. Especially since you can use JOLT pressotherapy boots without them being plugged in thanks to the built-in battery (2 to 4 hours of autonomy depending on the selected mode).
Using JOLT pressotherapy boots
For better recovery
Romain, co-founder of RunMotion Coach, tested the JOLT pressotherapy boots for the team. Romain uses them as a recovery tool after his training sessions. Quickly, he noticed improvements in his recovery abilities. Even after big sessions specific to his marathon pace (3’35/km), his legs quickly regain their lightness the next day.
Of course, muscle soreness can still persist, but the difference is noticeable. Romain was able to chain his sessions more easily! However, be careful not to use the boots in order to abruptly increase your training volume. You are more likely to get injured if you do so. Progression is key, and easy endurance sessions remain very important.
Simple installation
At first glance, it may seem like the installation is going to be complex. This is not the case at all. The explanations are clear, simple, and the connections are logical. And thanks to the storage bag, it is possible to compartmentalize each part. A good point for use and storage!
Once comfortably installed in a semi-prone position as recommended, we focus on starting up and the modes. You immediately feel that the boots are designed for post-training recovery. The names of the modes help to understand the purpose of each one, and an explanatory guide is provided. We start the pressotherapy session by reading the manual, perfect!
The most delicate adjustment is that of the pressure to be applied by the boots. Everyone has their preferences, and depending on the size of your legs, you will gradually adjust the pressure more or less strong according to what suits you best. It is worth noting that JOLT pressotherapy boots go up to 260 mmHg, which exceeds traditional models.
Where to buy JOLT pressotherapy boots
To improve your recovery and avoid heavy soreness the day after intense training sessions, buying JOLT pressotherapy boots will be of great help.
JOLT Official Website
You can visit the JOLT website here. They also have a lot of recovery equipment such as massage guns.
JOLT Promo Code
With the RunMotion private club, you get access to a special 10% discount with this promo code on JOLT boots. To access the discount, use the code RUNMOTION on the JOLT website!
Once on the site, you can change the language as well as the currency; the promo code will still apply.
Happy training!