What is the differences between the Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots and other leg compression models? 

As mentioned in the intro, whereas most other leg compression models rely on a separate brain unit and require you to be sitting in one position, the fully wireless JetBoots allow you to move freely while receiving treatment. Although it is best to sit with your feet elevated, the JetBoots let you move around when needed. You can get up to grab a drink, charge a phone, answer a door, etc., you don't have to unzip or unplug the boots. You can walk around while wearing the JetBoots. Most users will especially love the built in motor concept since it allows them to move freely in this way.

While other models also compress, the quality of massage is better on the JetBoots, and the transitions are extremely smooth from chamber to chamber. In addition, the noise level is also quieter, which is on brand for Theragun.

Furthermore, other models also require you to wear a specific boot on a corresponding leg (left vs right). The nice thing with the JetBoots is they are non-specific, so you don't have to check a label each time you put them on, making it easier to slip them on.

Lastly, of added value is that you can treat your legs independently of each other! This is great if one leg needs longer treatment, or if one leg doesn't need treatment at all, you can actually wear just one boot!

How Do the JetBoots work?

After charging your leg boots, slide the recovery boots onto your legs and zip them up. The top of the boot has a small console, which you can use to control the intensity and time of the session with the buttons.

Essentially, the console of the Therabody JetBoots system sends compressed air to the leg sleeves, which in turn provide sequential pressure in 4 zones along your legs.

The pressure provides a massage and improves circulation in your legs, helping clear lactic acid and in general, making you feel fresher and more spry.

The nice thing about the main unit is it does not need to be plugged in, as it actually has an internal battery that stores charge. That means as long as you charge the JetBoots periodically, you will be able to take it on the go or use it outside, without the need of an outlet.

How Powerful are the Therabody JetBoots?

According to Theragun / Therabody, their trademarked FastFlush Technology allows you recover faster than competing models, since you can complete one cycle of inflation and deflation in just 60 seconds. The 4 pressure settings provide an ample squeeze up to 100 mmHg, which is plenty powerful, as I usually didn't go past level 3.

Level 3 provides a nice amount of pressure, of which I would equate to receiving a sports massage. I recently used these after feeling fatigued from playing basketball for hours. I did the JetBoots treatment session for 30-40 minutes and my legs felt much fresher immediately afterwards.

In addition, I noticed when that a session would carry over into the next day. For example, if I used it the night before a game day, my on-court performance and activity levels increased thanks to my legs being fresher.

How Long Does a JetBoots Session last?

You can adjust the session length for a Theragun JetBoots system from 20, 40 or 60 minutes, all the way up to a continuous session. It is nice not having to continually restart the device with the continuous mode, for longer sessions. Most of all, the nice thing about a longer session option is that you can still move freely without having to interrupt the session, so you're more likely to enjoy using it for longer periods than other models.

How heavy or bulky is the RecoveryAir JetBoots leg massager?

When it comes to portability, the Therabody JetBoots are amazingly lightweight at only 4.4 lbs. You can easily take it anywhere, as it is not a huge recovery device.

Plus, you don't even a need to take the charger if it is already charged, because as I mentioned before, it has a built in battery that stores charge.

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