Training Gadgets - Outside the gym

Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Categories: Resources, Other, Recovery

Training Gadgets - Outside the gym

So we all know that training in the gym is the best way to improve your skills. And at Khao Lak Muay Thai, we keep our training authentic and true to the sport. But in 2022, what can we do to bring a bit of tech into our training? Recovery and fitness can both be improved whilst outside the gym with the latest wearables and devices

Here's a selection we've tried and tested over the years with our students, or are planning to introduce very soon

Aerofit

What is Aerofit?

Aerofit is a performance enhancement device aimed at improving your lung capacity, strength and oxygen utilization. Taken from the Amazon description:

BREATHING EXERCISER - Airofit Pro is a precision lung exerciser device with more than 5 years of extensive research and development. It is an all-in-one breathing trainer that improves breathing performance through personalized tailored breathing exercises. Whether you're running, cycling, swimming or simply want overall better wellbeing, an improved respiratory system will benefit YOU.
BETTER HEART AND BRAIN HEALTH - Using Airofit Pro for at least 10 minutes daily can strengthen your breathing muscles leading to a lower risk of heart attack and a significant boost in cognitive performance. Our deep breathing lung exerciser can help you with focus, deeper sleep, and an overall improved mental health and cardiovascular function. Airofit Pro is designed to be used separately from any other physical activity.
PRECISION ENGINEERED - Designed and Manufactured in Denmark to the highest of standards and quality, our Airofit Pro allows you to train your lungs with the same expert precision as if you were working personally with an athletic respiratory coach. Our breathing trainer is the most time-efficient, evidence-based ergogenic training adjunct available. Just check out our reviews and you’ll see why so many people love Airofit Pro
USE ANYWHERE & TRUSTED BY ELITE ATHLETES - Thanks to its innovative design, you can train whenever and wherever you like, making it convenient to fit this training into your daily schedule. Airofit breath trainer is praised as a game changer by professional European athletes from all types of sports. But athlete or not, our breathing exercise device will increase your accessible lung capacity and strengthen your respiratory muscles in as little as 3 weeks.
BONUS TRAINING APP - Our free and easy-to-use mobile app will walk you through a variety of data-driven breathing programs to ensure you get the best results in the shortest time possible. Airofit Pro has bluetooth connectivity for live program guidance, feedback, and progress tracking. Simply download the Airofit App from App Store or Google Play Store and start tracking your progress!

So why do we love the Aerofit?

Personally, I've seen a much greater capacity to train after following several of the programmes. Post-covid, I've used Aerofit to restore some of my lung function I feel was lost. Having gone from training full power for an hour to gassing out after 2 rounds, regular use of this device has been instrumental in getting me back towards my normal training capacity

Where can i buy one?

You can buy these direct the their website, or from Amazon

Oura Ring

What is Oura Ring

Oura Ring is a sleep/activity/recovery tracker designed for accuracy. Providing insights into sleep quality and recovery via HRV (Heart Rate Variability), Oura is great for knowing when to push yourself and when to ease off a little. Train smart, not hard!

Why do we love it?

I've personally used Oura since version one, having heard about it years ago on Ben Greenfields podcast. See what Ben has to say about it on Ben Greenfield Life.. If its good enough for Ben, its good enough for me

Where can i buy one?

Best place is direct from the manufacturer here.

Normatec Compression Leggings

What are Compression Leggings?

Taken from their website:

Normatec 3 is the next evolution of the iconic Normatec series, using dynamic air compression to advance your wellness, recover faster, improve your training, and maximize your performance. Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, and reduce swelling and has long been the choice of elite athletes and consumers throughout the globe.

Warm-up and recover like never before. The Normatec 3 uses dynamic air compression to create a restorative massage that helps you feel refreshed faster. 7 levels of compression and their patented Pulse technology deliver precise treatment to 5 overlapping zones with ZoneBoost™ by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one way valves of the legs. Trust us, your legs will thank you.

Why we love them?

We'll let you know once ours arrive and we've field tested them. But Ben Greenfield recommends them and that'll do for us! Watch this space for when these are available in the gym...