Arriving in Canada is an exciting new product in the world of sports science designed to elevate your physical performance. And no, it’s not another cold-plunge tub, collapsible sauna or the latest athletic apparel. It’s Therabody’s thermoregulation performance device, known as the CryoTherm Palm — a palm-cooling device that lowers your core body temperature to delay fatigue, reduce perceived exertion and to maintain intensity during high-intensity activity.
No setup, water or ice is required. The device is portable, cordless and, more importantly, backed by measurable results. Whether you are in between sets at the gym, during a timeout in the fourth quarter or taking a quick water break, the dual cooling surfaces engineered for each palm deliver calibrated cooling within a therapeutic temperature range 8°C, 12°C and 16°C (46.4°F, 53.6°F and 60.8°F), powered by proprietary Cryothermal Technology.
Still skeptical? I was, too. But the CryoTherm Palm separates itself from the competition not only because of its personalized design and ease of use, but also because it is the only palm-cooling device validated in two controlled studies: one involving Division I athletes at the University of Southern California focused on strength training, and another involving elite football players at IMG Academy performing repeated sprint efforts.
The results were telling: 28% more total work volume during resistance training vs. control. 58% more reps in the final set compared with the control group. 7% increase in post-session grip strength compared with the control group. Athletes felt 60% cooler during repeated sprint efforts. 2.45% increase in top sprint speed compared with the control group. 4.7% better sprint velocity maintained across repeated all-out efforts.
Sports science and the products associated with it can be easily misconstrued as gimmicks. While some trends seek to legitimize untested products, the CryoTherm Palm is a testament to Therabody’s mission of helping people feel and move better. If you are still wondering whether it’s worth it, consider that England’s national football team has incorporated CryoTherm Palm into their pre-tournament preparations, using the device throughout training camp ahead of upcoming matches. If it’s good enough for one of the world’s top football programs, there’s a good chance you’ll find value in it as well.
