5 At-Home Massage Devices: The Best Self-Care Splurges From Hyperice
Have you ever heard of the lipstick index? Coined by Leonard Lauder — who happens to be on the board of Estée Lauder, so take the following with a grain of salt — the lipstick index posits that, during economic downturns, small luxuries like lipstick actually see their sales increase. Lauder proposes that consumers, plagued by various financial calamities (a trade war, perhaps), swap big-ticket items for smaller luxuries in the self-care space to satisfy their retail cravings.
Does the lipstick index hold up under scrutiny? The jury’s still out. Still, whether it’s a valid theory or a clever marketing tactic, we thought we’d commit to the bit and pick out a few indulgences of our own. Straight off the shelves of Hyperice — a fitness brand celebrated for its top-notch, ergonomic engineering — some products are squarely on the lipstick end (read: sub-$100 massage devices) while others represent a more sizeable investment in self-care, to say the least. Without further ado, here is a SHARP selection of at-home massage therapy — from cooling pads to portable massage guns — all created by the brilliant minds of Hyperice.
Hyperice Knee
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The Hyperice Knee is, as you might’ve guessed, an ice therapy gadget that’s tailor-made for your legs. The futuristic band houses a slick square of antimicrobial ice, kept in place with a premium cooling wrap. Users control the level of compression with a patented air release valve, delivering maximum relief all day long. Weighing a light 1.5 pounds and measuring just shy of ten inches, the Hyperice Knee is a subtle way to sooth sore muscles. ($89)
Hypervolt Go 2
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Once you’ve travelled with the Hypervolt Go, there’s no going back. Small enough to squeeze in your carry-on, the powerful massage gun offers three hours of battery life (and weighs less than a kilogram). Equipped with three speeds, the Hypervolt Go drums as fast or as slow as you desire, stretching out sore muscles after long-haul flights or heavy workouts. ($199)
Venom Go
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Anyone who’s been to the spa knows that “just left the sauna” sensation: fresh and energized, yet warm and relaxed — it’s like having a massage on the inside. Suiting up in the Venom Go, it’s as if you’re wearing the feeling. With targeted vibrations and heated spot treatment, the device irons out tension and stress. It even connects to Bluetooth, so you can customize your massage straight from your smartphone. ($199)
Hypersphere Go
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Muscle rollers have long been a staple of self-care, and for good reason: the simple concept is both intuitive and effective. The bite-sized Hypersphere Go perfects a classic formula, blending the familiar versatility of a muscle roller with high-tech engineering of Hyperice. Buzzing beneath your feet or rolling out your back, the circular gadget makes short work of strained muscles. ($149)
Normatec 3 Full Body Recovery
Normatec 3 Full Body Recovery
Normatec 3 Full Body Recovery
Normatec 3 Full Body Recovery
Normatec 3 Full Body Recovery
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When we said “self-care splurges,” we meant it — the Normatec 3 doesn’t come cheap. Still, the sheer sophistication of a full-body air compression system merits a mention. Comprised of five attachments — two for the arms, two for the legs, and one for the hip — it’s a truly unrivalled experience. With seven levels of dynamic air compression, the Normatec 3 supports circulation and helps lymphatic drainage. Or, as Hyperice puts it: “Normatec is like the best massage of your life.” ($1,949)
