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AntiGrav1
STAND+ AntiGrav1 is a $120 closed-toe recovery slip-on ($130 in some colors) for people who stand on hard floors through long shifts. It carries the APMA Seal of Acceptance, and in a brand-commissioned June 2024 Heeluxe lab comparison it ranked softest in cushioning of the shoes tested. Buyers on STAND+'s store rate it 4.79 from 1,057 reviews.
$120 $130 in Glacier, Ember and Liberty colors
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AG3 Recovery Slide
A $65 slide for wearing after a shift or a workout.
$65 all adult colors
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The best in recovery.
A curated guide to the recovery brands we would use ourselves, from sleep and tracking to cold, heat and fuel. Every claim is cited, and commission never decides what we feature.
Editor's Picks
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Editor's PickRestore 3
A $169.99 sunrise alarm clock, reading light and sound machine built to replace your phone at the bedside.
Best for dark winter mornings
Editor's PickOura Ring 5
A $399 titanium smart ring that tracks sleep, heart rate and recovery from your finger.
Best for overnight sleep tracking
Editor's PickTheragun Prime (6th Gen)
Therabody's core full-size massage gun: 16 mm amplitude, 5 speeds and force meter lights, per its manual.
Best for deep tissue work at home
Editor's PickEquinox infrared sauna
A $6,799 indoor full-spectrum infrared sauna with 6 heaters and a listed 165 degree F maximum.
Best for two users
Editor's PickThorne Creatine
Single-ingredient creatine monohydrate, 5 g per scoop and 90 servings a jar, listed as NSF Certified for Sport in 450 g and 900 g jars.
Best for drug-tested athletes
Editor's PickMuse headband
A $249.99 EEG headband that turns your brain activity into real-time audio feedback while you meditate.
Best for new meditators who want feedback
Guides
All guidesCold, heat and light: choosing your first device
Space, power and how often you will really use it decide this before any spec sheet does.
The on-your-feet shift kit
For nurses, chefs, barbers and everyone who stands for a living.
Recovery at home, sized to your space
How to build a setup that fits a drawer, a corner or a whole room.
The Sunday Rate
Five things worth your recovery budget, every Sunday morning.