Over the last few years, we have accumulated a small arsenal of at-home recovery equipment. It started when I didn’t want to have swollen legs during pregnancy, so we invested in compression sleeves. Then the pandemic hit, and we realized how much we relied on equipment outside of our home to recover appropriately. I am sharing those pieces of equipment here for everyone interested in taking their time outside the gym seriously. With two kids, the more stuff we can do at home, the better!

I use all of this before and after the kids go down. It helps me start my morning and end my evening with the best routines! 

I am giving a very high-level overview of the items listed below. If you would like more information, all the companies have incredible resources on their website(s)! 

Equipment

• Normatec Leg Compression Sleeves
  • Designed by an MD, PhD, Normatec is the original, most tested, and most scientifically backed dynamic air compression system on the market. Designed to provide improved mobility and profound restorative healing results, Normatec has long been the most trusted system by the world’s top athletes and consumers everywhere looking to advance their wellness.
  • 7 levels of compression and our patented Pulse technology deliver precise treatment to 5 overlapping zones with ZoneBoost by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one-way valves of the legs.
  • AMAZING for swelling reduction while pregnant
• JOOVV Red Light
  • Target cellular health to improve sleep, inflammation, and recovery with Joovv. Enhance your health with red and infrared LED light therapy from Joovv. Science Backed & Endorsed. True Medical-Grade.
  • My Full Red Light Blog
• Cold Plunge
  • Enhanced mood & focus.
  • Reduced inflammation & muscle soreness.
  • Improved recovery & physical performance.
  • Improved immune system.
  • Improved resilience & stress management.
  • Accelerated metabolism & improved cold tolerance.
• Clear Light Sauna
  • Sunlight dazzles with a spectrum of visible colors and also bathes us in invisible rays, including the vast infrared spectrum. Interestingly, humans emit infrared heat, notably in the far infrared range centered at 9.4 microns. This specific wavelength, deeply penetrating up to 1 ½ inches into our tissues, is incredibly harmonious with our body, initiating a purifying process to dispel accumulated toxins.
  • The deep, penetrating heat naturally elevates the body’s core temperature, promoting detoxification through sweat via our largest organ – the skin. On a cellular level, this immersion mimics the rejuvenating warmth, circulation, and vitality typically associated with physical activity.
    • Benefits:
      • Improved Skin Tone. Infrared sauna therapy dilates the blood vessels, effectively increasing circulation throughout the body
      • Flushes Out Toxins
      • Weight Loss
      • Improves Cardiovascular Function
      • Pain Relief
      • Wound Healing
      • Boosts Circulation
      • Fights Chronic Fatigue
• Theragun
  • Theragun Elite will help you maximize your warm-up, recover quickly, decrease muscle fatigue and improve performance with its combination of scientifically-proven, powerful percussive massage therapy and all of the premium, customizable tech features you need to have complete control over your recovery. Its OLED screen displays real-time feedback of your massage speed and pressure and gives you the ability to customize and save your favorite time and speed settings directly to your device.
• Theragun Mini
  • Theragun power, packed into an ultra-portable package to keep you moving wherever you go. Now 20% smaller and 30% lighter, Theragun mini is proven to relieve aches and pains and improve recovery. Plus, it’s Bluetooth-enabled so you can access our whole library of personalized wellness routines in the Therabody app.
• Theragun Face
  • A relaxing facial massage meets the facial therapies you love, all in one device. Reduce tension and relax facial muscles with the technology behind Theragun percussive therapy, now adapted for the face. This multi-tasking device doesn’t stop there — from skin-toning microcurrent to rejuvenating LED light therapy, you can combine and customize more facial health therapies than any other device.
• Power Plate (20% off with my link)
  • Activate more muscle fibers
  • Improve Blood Circulation
  • Increase Bone Density
  • Muscle Recovery and Pain Relief
  • Lymphatic Drainage
• Pranamat
  • Increased blood and lymph flow from the very first minute of use
  • Microcirculation Improvement
  • Holistic Healing
  • Fights Inflammation
  • Better Sleep
• PEMF Mat
  • Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) mat therapy is a non-invasive practice that harnesses the power of low-frequency magnetic fields to promote natural healing and recovery
  • PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) technology works by sending low-level frequency throughout your body to recharge cells, expedite recovery, and calm the central nervous system. PEMF haas been scientifically-proven to improve chronic pain conditions, lessen inflammation, and improve immune response.
  • Brain wave setting info
  • Also has an infrared option

 *A lot of these items are FSA – HSA approved as well

Schedule

• Morning
  • Cold Plunge for 11 minutes a week (so it isn’t always daily)
  • 20 minutes red light (10 min front and back)
    • 10 minutes power plate
    • 10 minutes theragun
  • Theragun Face prior to skin care
  • Stand on pranamat while doing skin care / make up / lashes / brushing teeth
• Evening
  • 30 minutes sauna
  • Stand on pranamat while doing skin care / brushing teeth
• After Leg Day
  • 25 minutes compression sleeves
• Traveling
  • Theragun Mini
• Every night (setting 2 + ions)
  • PEMF Mat

Please note that I earn a small commission on all items listed above. However- I paid full price for EVERYTHING and only recommend items I believe in, see a difference with, and wholeheartedly believe in.