NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Review

What is new about the NormaTec Pulse 2.0? 

The NormaTec Pulse 2.0 is the first leg recovery system to be fully integrated with Bluetooth. The Bluetooth enabled app allows you to control and adjust the massage settings using your smart phone, and it also allows you to track and store your session information.

 

I can't emphasize enough about how much I enjoyed being able to use my phone as a remote control to adjust the massager's settings during a session. Instead of having to reach and perhaps even strain yourself to adjust your session, you simply use your phone. When you are wearing inflatable boots, the last thing you want to do is to have to get up and touch a screen in order to change a setting. With the NormaTec Pulse 2.0, you don't have to!

 

The ability to access your session data is great for spotting trends ranging from your overall well being to your athletic performance. For example, you can record what days and weeks you used it on versus the days and weeks you did not (session frequency), as well as for how long you used it for (session length), and what settings you used it on (session intensity).

 

Power Rating

First of all, the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 is pretty powerful. According to NormaTec, it can reach up to 110mmHg. While I did not attempt to measure the power generated, in laymen's terms, it provides an impressive amount of squeeze, so much so that I did not need to go past level 4, even though it provides up to 7 levels of intensity. In my personal experience, Level 4 was plenty enough, and for those keeping score at home, I am 6 feet 180 lbs.  

 

Secondly, Level 4 provides a nice amount of pressure, of which I would equate to receiving a sports massage. Immediately after a 30 minute session, my legs felt much fresher while standing up and walking around.

 

In addition, I noticed that if I used the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 even the night before game day, that my on-court performance and activity levels increased the next day, thanks to my legs being fresher.

Accessory Options

The standard NormaTec Pulse 2.0 systems includes 2 boot attachments for treating sore legs. In addition, you can also purchase the hip attachment and arm attachments, separately.

 

Finally, you can also purchase different bundles, called systems, that include either the hip, arm or all of the attachments, in one package.

 

 

Battery Life

Most of all, the nice thing about the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 is it does not need to be plugged in, as it actually has an internal battery that stores charge. This means as long as you charge the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 main box periodically, you will be able to take it on the go or use it outside, without the need of an outlet.

Session Length Options

First off, you can adjust the session length for a NormaTec Leg Pulse 2.0 Recovery system from 10 minutes, all the way up to 2 hours and 55 minutes. Most importantly, that means the longest session length option is more than 5X of its nearest competitors, making this the standout feature of the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 in the air compression category. 

 

Furthermore, the longer session option is especially useful since you will probably have your feet elevated and find yourself wanting to doze off while it does the work.

 

For instance, if you need to receive a longer treatment session, you can actually just relax and let it do its work, since you won't need to continually restart the device to continue the session. 

 

If you decide the NormaTec compression boots are the right massager for you, you can click below to order yours!

NormaTec vs. Rapid Reboot Side-by-Side Comparison

 

Your overall preferences will determine which recovery system you perceive as the better value. The following side-by-side NormaTec Pulse 2.0 vs. Rapid Reboot comparison will help you to understand the differences there are in the specs and features of each system.

 

Category	NormaTec Pulse 2.0	Rapid Reboot
Bluetooth	Yes, Bluetooth enabled App allows you to control settings remotely and track your recovery sessions and data	N/A
Power	110mmHg	200mmHg
Accessories	2 Leg Boots included; Hip and Arms Attachment sold separately	2 Leg Boots included; Hip and Arms Attachment sold separately
Battery Life	6 Hours; Allows You to Use Unplugged	None; Must be Plugged into Outlet
Session Options	Adjust between a range of 10 minutes up to 2 hours and 55 minutes	10, 20 or 30 minute sessions only
Brand	Used by NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, Navy Seals, and Olympic athletes	Primarily known as a startup Amazon based brand