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Four chambers, one wave
Pressure builds foot-to-hip in sequence rather than squeezing the whole limb at once. That directional wave is what drives venous and lymphatic return — the difference between a tight sleeve and actual recovery.
Compression recovery · Tottenham Hale, N17
Compression boots — the fastest thing you can do for tired legs.
Four-chamber Pulsio compression at 20–200 mmHg, in a private recovery zone in North London. The same category of technology used across professional sport, available as a single 30-minute session or as part of a recovery habit. Open 6am to 11pm, seven days.
The mechanism
Directional pressure, not just squeeze.
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20–200 mmHg, dialled to you
Pressure is set per zone and adjustable mid-session. Heavy marathon legs and a post-flight reset are not the same protocol, and shouldn't feel the same.
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20–45 minutes, fully reclined
Long enough for multiple full cycles through each limb, short enough to fit before work or after training. Legs feel noticeably lighter within one session for most guests.
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Stackable with PEMF and red light
Compression clears; PEMF and red light support the tissue recovery underneath. Booked back-to-back it becomes a full recovery block rather than a single modality.
Protocols
Four ways guests use the boots.
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Post-session flush (within 24h)
30 minutes at moderate pressure after hard training. Best single-use case for shortening DOMS and keeping tomorrow's session sharp.
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Between two-a-days
20 minutes at lower pressure between sessions. Enough to reset the legs without leaving them sluggish for the second block.
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Pre-bed down-regulation
35–45 minutes at gentle pressure in the evening. Guests consistently report deeper sleep on nights they use the boots — often the most valued benefit.
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Desk and travel reset
For long-haul flights, standing shifts and desk-bound weeks: a single session clears the pooling that builds up when you don't move enough.
Compression boots · FAQ
Myth-busting FAQ.
What are compression boots and how do they work?
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They're inflatable four-chamber sleeves that wrap each leg from foot to hip. Chambers inflate in sequence, distal to proximal, creating a rolling pressure wave that drives venous blood and lymphatic fluid toward the heart, then releases so fresh oxygenated blood refills the tissue. It's the mechanism behind the 'new legs' feeling after a session.
How long should a compression boots session be?
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Twenty minutes is the practical minimum for a full set of cycles; 30–45 minutes is where most guests land. Longer isn't automatically better — beyond about 45 minutes the returns flatten, and the session becomes about relaxation rather than recovery.
How often can I use them?
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Daily use is fine at moderate pressure. Most guests use them two to four times a week around their training week, and membership credits are structured so a regular recovery habit is affordable rather than an occasional treat.
Do compression boots actually work, or is it placebo?
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Sequential pneumatic compression has a genuine peer-reviewed evidence base for reducing perceived soreness and supporting circulatory and lymphatic return. It's not a substitute for sleep, protein and sensible training load — but as an addition to those, the effect on how legs feel the next day is real and repeatable.
Who shouldn't use compression boots?
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Avoid them with DVT or suspected clots, acute infection or cellulitis in the limb, unhealed fractures, or severe heart failure. If you're pregnant or under circulatory care, get clinician clearance first and we'll follow it.
Can I book a single session or do I need a membership?
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Single sessions are bookable through our schedule any day between 6am and 11pm. Recover, Rejuvenate and Realign memberships include recovery credits, and eligible Wellhub (Gympass) members can access recovery sessions here too.
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