FILL YOUR BOOTS
MyoMaster’s MyoAir has been described as ‘the next generation of pneumatic compression’
While there’s nothing discreet about the brace-like design, there are plenty of hidden benefits to this all-encompassing recovery tool. Created by professional rugby player Joe Gray, alongside a team of physios, the MyoAir utilises WavePower™ technology (and reaches an unrivalled 250MMHG of pressure), to create a peristaltic type of compression that mimics muscle contraction. After donning the compression boots, a sophisticated pulse system systematically compresses your feet, gradually moving its way up your legs to squeeze and massage your muscles. Instead of a static compression (like a sleeve), the system pulses in sequences for a more dynamic compression, with the aim of further enhancing the movement of fluid through your muscles, and flushing out the toxins and waste products your body naturally produces.
PUMP IT UP
The sensation is similar to that of a blood pressure pump – with the caveat that your entire lower body is targeted – and despite the industrial-sized appearance, the MyoAir is remarkably easy to use: simply slip the boots on and control the compression using the touchscreen monitor. There are five sequences to choose from (A, B, C, D, E), as well as five different time durations (from ten to 60 minutes). You can also manually change the pressure, and target different parts of your leg – useful if you’ve just been for a particularly calf-heavy run, for example, and want to switch off the hamstrings and quads to focus purely on your lower legs.
The MyoAir can be plugged into the mains, or battery powered for up to 90 minutes, so if you’re really committed to recovery you can have a quick blast on the side of the football pitch, or stick them in the boot of the car.
The number of elite athletes putting their names behind MyoMaster’s flagship product is testament to the technology’s effectiveness, and we were impressed with just how quickly legs are left feeling refreshed – particularly after endurance exercise. Clearly, it’s no small investment, and if you’re just training legs in the gym once a week there are cheaper recovery alternatives out there (including, it must be said, from MyoMaster itself). But if you’re getting serious about upping your mileage on the run or on the saddle, or want to feel fresher for your chosen sport, the MyoAir is a legitimate bit of kit that might just help you bounce back stronger between sessions.