Wearable tech boosts warm-up and recovery
25/06/2024
The Nike x Hyperice boot offers heat and air-compression massage for feet and ankles. The shoe contains a system of dual-air Normatec bladders bonded to warming elements that evenly distribute heat throughout the upper. This is designed to drive heat deep into the muscle and tissue, helping athletes move, perform and recover much faster.
The Nike x Hyperice vest contains thermal modules whose sensors monitor and maintain body temperature. An air bladder and pressure sensor within the vest adjusts to the body by pressing those thermal modules inward, enhancing comfort while also maximizing the effectiveness of the heating and cooling technology.
Tobie Hatfield, senior director at Nike Athlete Innovation, said: “Recovery is an important part of any athlete’s journey, but we’re hearing from athletes that this concept of ‘pre-covery’ is equally as important. The footwear and vest that we’ve developed with Hyperice help get the body ready for activity, whether you’re playing for a title or you’re on your feet a lot at work.”
Anthony Katz, president of Hyperice, added: “This collaboration is the culmination of years of work between our two brands to deliver innovative footwear and apparel for the athlete with the goal of enhancing their performance and recovery."
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