Therabody, known for its high-end massage guns, has introduced a new recovery tool aimed at athletes: the CryoTherm Palm, a $399.99 device designed to cool your palms during training breaks. According to Therabody, the device helps kick the onset of fatigue down the road and maintain grip strength. While skepticism is reasonable, Therabody cited real-world testing with University of Southern California's soccer players, who performed 58 percent more reps in their final set when using the CryoTherm Palm.
How the CryoTherm Palm Works
Unlike a typical massage gun, the CryoTherm Palm is not grasped in the middle. Instead, users rest both palms on each end during breaks in training, for one to three minutes at a time. The device offers three levels for cold therapy and three for heat therapy, as well as a contrast therapy mode where one side is hot and the other cold. A built-in stopwatch helps time sessions, and the maximum battery life is 120 minutes.
Real-World Results in Testing
Therabody reported that the University of Southern California's soccer players achieved a 58 percent increase in reps during their final set in real-world testing with the CryoTherm Palm. This suggests that cooling the palms can delay muscle fatigue and maintain grip strength, a key benefit for athletes in sports that require sustained hand exertion.
Price and Availability
The CryoTherm Palm is priced at $399.99, placing it in line with Therabody's premium lineup. Users can select between cold, heat, or contrast therapy depending on their needs. The device's 120-minute battery life is designed to last through multiple training sessions.
Therabody's Expanding Product Line
Beyond its massage guns, Therabody has been branching into targeted recovery products. Last year, the company released the TheraFace Mask Glo, which uses LED technology to reduce face wrinkles. The CryoTherm Palm continues this trend of specialized devices for specific body parts, though potential buyers must decide if the price justifies the benefit.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 |
| Cold/Heat Levels | 3 each |
| Contrast Therapy | Yes (one side hot, one cold) |
| Battery Life | 120 minutes max |
| Testing Result | 58% more reps in final set (USC soccer players) |
For enterprise decision-makers in fields like logistics or manufacturing, where grip strength and manual dexterity are critical, the CryoTherm Palm's concept of targeted thermal therapy to reduce fatigue could point toward future workplace recovery tools, though Therabody has not announced any commercial or industrial applications.
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