Men's Journal

Focus on Your Rebounds

Returning from a fitness hiatus? Use these products to train harder and recover faster.

- By BRITTANY SMITH

1/ WHOOP 3.0 Strap

Based on the intensity of your workouts and daily stress levels (measured by heart rate variabilit­y), WHOOP estimates how much sleep you should get to reach peak performanc­e the next day. Its Strain Coach feature uses similar data to determine your readiness to perform while training— giving you the green light to go all-out, or recommendi­ng you dial it down for the day. From $30/month; join.whoop.com

2/ Hemp Hydrate Cool Mint Muscle + Joint Roll-on

When you give your muscles a good walloping, a little CBD goes a long way in providing relief. This roll-on combines 200mg of hemp extract, aloe leaf juice, and mint to naturally ease pain and exercise-related inflammati­on. $32; hemphydrat­e.com

3/ Performix SST v2x

Need the fuel to smash a workout? SST V2X uses caffeine to supercharg­e energy levels, Teacrine for sustained focus and clarity, and capsaicin to rev up your metabolism and help burn body fat. $30; performixd­riven.com

4/ Tommie Copper Men’s Lower Back Support Shirt

Hoisting heavy metal or just bending to get milk out of the fridge can send your low back into spasms. To support the musculatur­e mid-workout or post-injury, wear this tee. It’s bolstered by a four-panel power mesh system that compresses your obliques, hips, and low back to alleviate aches and improve posture. $80; tommiecopp­er.com

5/ Hyperice ICT Utility

Numb aches and dampen swelling in the joints with this portable ice compressio­n device. The neoprene design comfortabl­y wraps and adjusts to fit around ankles, elbows, wrists, and shins, while the air-release valve vacuum seals the inner ice pack to maximize surface area. $75; hyperice.com

6/ Cherrish Tart Cherry Juice

Tart cherry juice is an impressive elixir for endurance athletes, mitigating post-workout soreness, speeding up the recovery process, and improving sleep. One bottle of Cherrish packs 96 Montmorenc­y (tart) and sweet cherries—no added juice or sugars. $42, 12-pack; cherrish.com

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