The Recovery Project journal
Recovery, explained
Evidence-based guides on compression boots, sleep and recovery, from a sports scientist who has spent 15+ years in elite sport.
Dr Peter Fowler, PhDSport scientist and co-founder
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Best Compression Boots Australia 2026: An Expert Buyer's Guide
A sports scientist compares the compression boots sold in Australia on price, chambers, pressure, battery, sizing and warranty, with our pick at...
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Do Compression Boots Actually Work? What the Research Says
A sports scientist reviews the research on compression boots and what they do for blood flow, soreness, fatigue and flexibility. Every study...
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How Often Should You Use Compression Boots?
How long and how often to use compression boots, what pressure to start with, and a practical routine for training days, rest...
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The 7 Types of Rest: Why Sleep Alone Isn't Enough
Physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social and spiritual. Dr Peter Fowler explains the 7 types of rest, what...
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Recovery After Long-Haul Travel: Beat Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue
A practical plan for before, during and after long-haul flights, built on Dr Peter Fowler's own research on...
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The 14 Night Sleep Reset: A Two Week Plan to Sleep Better
A simple two week plan from sleep scientist Dr Peter Fowler. Fix your schedule, build a wind-down, check...
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Recovery for Team Sport Players: Congested Fixtures, Night Games and Travel
How football, rugby, netball and basketball players can recover between games. Dr Peter Fowler covers congested fixtures, sleep...
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The Pre-Sleep Routine for Athletes: A Sleep Scientist's 60 Minute Wind-Down
Dr Peter Fowler did his PhD on sleep and recovery in elite athletes. Here is the simple 60...
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Recovery for Cyclists: Sleep, Fuelling and Compression Boots
What the research says about recovery for cyclists, from sleep and carbohydrate to compression boots. Practical guidance from...
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A Weekly Recovery Plan for Busy People
A realistic week of recovery for people who work and train. Dr Peter Fowler shows how to hit...
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Active vs Passive Recovery: What Works and How to Plan Your Week
Active recovery is light movement. Passive recovery is sleep, massage, compression and cold water. Dr Peter Fowler explains...
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Compression Boots vs Massage Gun vs Foam Roller: Which Should You Use?
Foam rollers, massage guns and compression boots each do a different job. Dr Peter Fowler compares the research,...
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Compression Boot Settings: Pressure, Time and Chambers Explained
What pressure, how long and which chambers? Dr Peter Fowler explains compression boot settings, what the research used,...
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Compression Boots for Runners: When and How to Use Them
What the research says about compression boots for runners, when to use them after long runs, intervals and...
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Best Compression Boots Under $700 in Australia (2026)
The compression boots you can buy in Australia for under $700, compared on price, chambers, pressure, power and...
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The At-Home Recovery Blueprint
Simple recovery plays from Dr Peter Fowler to help you sleep deeper, lift your energy and ease soreness at home. Plus how to get the most from compression boots.
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Full-leg wireless, pro-level control, legs and hips, or calves on the go.
Fully wireless
PROAir Wireless
- Up to 240 mmHg
- 4 overlapping chambers
- No power cord. Pump lifts off to charge.
Most control
PROPulse
- Up to 260 mmHg, in 5 mmHg steps
- 6 chambers, switch any off
- Run on battery or plugged in
Legs and hips
Lower Body System
- PROPulse control unit
- Leg and hip attachments
- Switch between legs and hips
Calves and arms
PROLite
- 3 modes, 3 intensity levels
- Wireless, 2 to 3 hr battery
- Small enough to travel with