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Glossary

Recovery terms, explained

Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.

A

Amplitude
How far a massage gun head travels with each stroke, in millimetres. Read the guide →

C

Chiller
The refrigeration unit that cools and circulates water in a cold plunge. Read the guide →

G

GFCI
Ground-fault circuit interrupter: an outlet or breaker that cuts power on a fault, required near water. Read the guide →

I

Infrared sauna
A sauna that uses infrared heaters to warm the body at lower air temperatures than a traditional sauna. Read the guide →

L

Löyly
The Finnish word for the steam created by pouring water on hot sauna stones. Read the guide →

O

Ozone sanitizing
A water care method that uses ozone gas to help keep plunge water clean. Read the guide →

P

Pneumatic compression
Air-filled sleeves or boots that inflate in sequence to compress the limbs. Read the guide →

S

Stall force
The pressure at which a massage gun motor stops. Read the guide →