From massage guns and sauna blankets to cold plunge tubs and tech-free recovery tools, here’s a guide to building a post-workout oasis for every size of room and budget
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From 24 Hour Fitness and Crunch to Equinox, gyms are upgrading their post-workout spaces with luxurious recovery rooms worthy of their own memberships. If you’ve ever wanted to bring those wellness-driven experiences home, Athletech News is rounding up all of the best gear into handy shopping guide for setting up your own at-home recover space.
Whether we’re sweating on a reformer machine or in an infrared sauna, we’re pulling form our own experiences testing out fitness and wellness centers in New York, Los Angeles and beyond. Here, we’ve gathered everything athletes and workout enthusiasts need to create their own recovery rooms at home.
At a Glance: The Best Post-Workout Recovery Products
- BEST MASSAGE GUN: Rally Orbital Massager, $499
- BEST RED LIGHT & LYMPHATIC MASSAGE BUNDLE: HigherDose x Hyperice Recovery Bundle, $1,636 (
$2,338), 30% off - BEST INDOOR INFRARED SAUNA: Peak Saunas Seattle Indoor FAR Infrared Sauna, $2,998 (
$4,399), 32% off - BEST VIBRATION PLATE: LifePro Rumblex Pro Vibration Plate, $399.99 (
$499.99), 17% off - BEST MASSAGE WHEELS: Chirp Wheel XR 3-Pack, $110.49 (
$129.99), 15% off - BEST UNDER-$200 COLD PLUNGE: Pod Company Ice Bath Bundle, $130 (
$200), 35% off
Our picks range from top-of-the-line recovery chairs that deliver whole-body vibration, breathwork and guided recovery routines in one comfy seat; to under-$200 massage gear, red light therapy gadgets, affordable accessories and other essentials. Even better? The majority of our favorite products are on sale during the holidays, making them easy gifting options for the fitness enthusiasts on your list.
Keep reading some of the best recovery tools, supplements and more products for upgrading your at-home recovery room.
Rally Orbital Massager
$499
Recently named one of Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025, Rally’s Orbital Massager digs even deeper than the competition with its rotating massage attachments for precise tension and muscle relief.
Raw Essentials Creatine Monohydrate
$14.39 ($15.99), 10% off
For those who want to support muscle growth and performance, creatine monohydrate is a post-workout recovery essential. Raw’s creatine monohydrate dissolves quickly and easily and comes in unflavored and flavored options. For a limited time, the company is offering 10% off select products with code DOM and 20% off all protein and up to 50% off new protein sample packs with code RAW.
Arrae Tone Gummies
$55
Prefer your creatine in a gummy form? Arrae’s Tone gummies – available in a new sour green apple flavor – is our go-to creatine supplement to take after workouts to help build toned, defined muscles. Each serving contains 5g of creatine monohydrate and 1g of organic sugar, which Arrae says helps with absorption.
HigherDose x Hyperice Recovery Bundle
$1,636 ($2,338), 30% off
Two powerhouse wellness brands have teamed up for the ultimate recovery room bundle for lymphatic massage and red light therapy. The HigherDose x Hyperice Recovery Bundle saves you $468 and includes the bestselling HigherDose PEMF Pro Mat and Light-Activated Oxytocin Oil, Hyperice’s bestselling NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Leg Recovery System – which is stocked at high-end gyms like Equinox – and a copper body brush. (For a limited time, take 30% off all bundles or 25% off everything else with code BFCM2025.)
The Pod Company Original Ice Pod Bundle
$1,636 ($2,338), 30% off
You don’t need to spend a fortune on your at-home recovery sanctuary. The Pod Company’s 84-gallon cold plunge tub bundle includes the bestselling portable Ice Pod with insulated walls and UV-resistant outer material, 12 reusable ice bricks, a floating thermometer, water stabilizer, insulated lid, and a cleaning kit.
Therabody Lounger
$2,999.99 ($3,999.99), $1,000 off
Therabody’s Lounger gives you a zero-gravity recovery experience without having to visit a high-end gym. This multi-sensory reclining station features sound and vibration therapy – the company will even set it up for you with its white glove delivery service.
Thorne Daily Electrolytes
$39
Celebrity fitness trainer Don Saladino previously told Athletech News, “hydration is one of the most important components of wellness that I focus on.” An NSF Certified for Sport product, Thorne’s Daily Electrolytes help replenish electrolytes lost while sweating, restore fluid balance and support cellular energy production with a blend of magnesium, calcium, sodium, chloride and potassium.
Chirp Wheel XR 3-Pack
$110.49 ($129.99), 15% off
Roll out tight knots and boost mobility with Chirp’s Wheel XR 3-pack, which contains textured tools engineered to relieve pain in the neck and upper and lower back. The 4″ wheel targets tension on the base of the skull and the neck, the 6″ wheel is for kneading out knots with thumb-like precision and the 10″ wheel delivers accupressure massage. All three feature a design that protects your spine as you apply pressure on muscles.
Govee Smart Corner Floor Lamp
$59.99 ($99.99), 40% off
If lighting is a must to set your mood, consider adding Govee’s minimalist Smart Corner Floor Lamp to your recovery room. Choose from 58 preset lighting options or create your own vibe and personalize the colors, brightness and effects. It’s also compatible with most voice assistants if you prefer a hands- and screen-free experience.
LifePro Rumblex Pro Vibration Plate
$399.99 ($499.99), 17% off
Whole body vibrations can help support lymphatic massage, toning and muscle tension relief. One of the best vibration plates that offer recovery and training modes, LifePro’s Rumblex Pro Vibration Plate can be used for full-body workouts with the built-in rings and accessory attachments, or for post-exercise recovery to relieve joint and back soreness and boost circulation. The three motors oscillate, pulsate, vibrate laterally and combine movements, while the plate itself has built-in Bluetooth speakers for seamless audio syncing with workout or music apps.
Ohm Health Resonance Lamp
$249 ($350) $101 off
Available for pre-order for mid-2026 delivery, Ohm’s Resonance Lamp will be a welcome addition to your recovery room’s meditation corner. The lamp guides you through breathwork via a biosensor “stone” that tracks the body’s rhythm, then adjusts the light, sound and vibration. It’s made from hand-blown borosilicate glass that looks right at home in design-minded spaces, too.
Sunlighten Red Light Therapy Panel
$1,379 ($1,839), $460 off
Equipped with a total of 200 LEDS (100 red light, 100 ner infrared), Sunlighten’s red light therapy panel helps boost muscle recovery, reduce inflammation and support better sleep. It can be controlled and programmed with the company’s app, which features more than 20 science-backed programs for muscles, energy, immune health, skin care and more.
Lit Method InfraPod Portable Infrared Sauna
$999 ($1,199), $200 off
One of the best portable saunas under $1,000, Lit Method’s InfraPod weighs only 15 pounds and is equipped with low EMF 360° infrared panels that deliver heat up to 150°F. It’s lined with 100% cotton, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
WTHN Acupressure Mat Set
$88
WTHN’s WTHN Acupressure Mat Set proves you don’t always need the high-tech bells and whistles in your post-workout recovery routine. This two-piece kit includes a mat and neck pillow made of coconut fiber and linen, and is topped with gentle stimulators to relieve pain and tension on your neck, shoulders, and back.
Shiftwave Pro
$9,950
One of the best investments you can make for your wellbeing is the Shiftwave Pro. The multi-modality recovery chair combines whole-body vibration, guided recovery coaching and breathwork routines for sessions that promote focus, calm, sleep and readiness. You’ll need an iPad and headphones; Shiftwave also sells a bundle with both required accessories.
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