Customer reviews from Hyperice
Hyperice - Normatec Elite Hip - Black
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5
(10 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Hyperice - Normatec Elite Hip - Black
Customer Rating
5
Recovery and mobility !
on October 19, 2025
Posted by: Garrett B
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review — and honestly, I’m a fan. I’ve actually purchased an older version of this model before, which allowed you to plug in both leg and shoulder attachments. This new design, though, is all-in-one — no hookups required — just turn it on and you're off !
I live in the mountains and do a lot of snowboarding, hiking, and taking my dogs out, so recovery is huge for me. I love coming home to this machine and can genuinely feel a difference in reduced swelling and improved circulation. Sometimes I even use it while I’m working at the computer editing photos and videos!
I live in the mountains and do a lot of snowboarding, hiking, and taking my dogs out, so recovery is huge for me. I love coming home to this machine and can genuinely feel a difference in reduced swelling and improved circulation. Sometimes I even use it while I’m working at the computer editing photos and videos!
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Customer Rating
5
A game changer for my recovery
on October 16, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from South Lake Tahoe, CA, US
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review - and honestly, I'm a fan. I've actually purchased an older version of this model before, which allowed you to plug in both leg and shoulder attachments. This new design, though, is all-in-one - no hookups required - just turn it on and you're off !
I live in the mountains and do a lot of snowboarding, hiking, and taking my dogs out, so recovery is huge for me. I love coming home to this machine and can genuinely feel a difference in reduced swelling and improved circulation. Sometimes I even use it while I'm working at the computer editing photos and videos!
I live in the mountains and do a lot of snowboarding, hiking, and taking my dogs out, so recovery is huge for me. I love coming home to this machine and can genuinely feel a difference in reduced swelling and improved circulation. Sometimes I even use it while I'm working at the computer editing photos and videos!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Game changer!
on October 15, 2025
Posted by: Jacqueline M
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This was my first time using compression therapy for my hips and I genuinely feel a difference. After two hip surgeries, I thought feeling dull soreness for days after intense workouts was going to be the new normal to me, but this recovery device has significantly decreased the recovery time I need. I use it conjunction with cold therapy (ice packs) and rolling out. Usually after runs and workouts, but I'm interested in starting to use it for pre-workout warm ups. I love how easy it is to use and how compact it gets to fit in the storage bag. The charge lasts a long time! So I can see myself traveling with this for races. My dad used it too and he's been having hip pain from sitting for too long. He swears he feels a difference too and steals it from me everyday. Because I haven't used a device like this before, I was a little lost on what settings to use. I tried to connect it to the app but couldn't find this device (probably because it's so new) so I just put it on the lowest setting. I wish it came with a guide on which settings to use!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing!
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: Nora Grace F
from Pittsburgh, PA, US
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great product! It has significantly helped my muscle soreness and improved my performance. I would recommend this to anyone who is a runner!
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Customer Rating
5
Essential Recovery Tool
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: LOGAN T
from Seattle, WA, US
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review… and here it is.
If you bike or sit in a desk chair every day, I think this is an essential piece of kit. I suffer from tight hips and these really were a huge quality of life improvement. I used these primarily post work out and bike ride but would also throw them on after a long work day relax and release the built-up tension from sitting all day. If you are training hard or just a weekend warrior, I think these will up your game. The improved recovery time kind of seems like cheat code. My only two wishes are 1) if they were just ever so slightly more powerful that would be awesome. I found I primarily used them in the highest setting 2) I wish I had these earlier. They really are a game changer.
If you bike or sit in a desk chair every day, I think this is an essential piece of kit. I suffer from tight hips and these really were a huge quality of life improvement. I used these primarily post work out and bike ride but would also throw them on after a long work day relax and release the built-up tension from sitting all day. If you are training hard or just a weekend warrior, I think these will up your game. The improved recovery time kind of seems like cheat code. My only two wishes are 1) if they were just ever so slightly more powerful that would be awesome. I found I primarily used them in the highest setting 2) I wish I had these earlier. They really are a game changer.
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Customer Rating
5
Huge Recovery Benefits
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Bryson T
from Pine, AZ, US
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using it immediately after run workouts, or leg workouts speed up recovery and help with circulation, lymph drainage, as well as a little massage treat for me as a reward for finally doing leg day.
I've had some tight hips, glutes, and hamstrings that have contributed to some low back pain when lifting (even with good form and lower weights). Massages help a lot but over time can get expensive and time consuming. So having this available to do post workouts or even just while watching a show at night has been super helpful, both in improving recovery as well as loosening up the muscle groups.
Pros: Great compression around the thighs (quads and hamstrings). Decent compression on sides of the hip. Super intuitive controls. (the only thing I had to look up in the manual was what the targeted area numbers referred to, whether "1" or "2" was upper or lower region). 7 different levels of intensity and session lengths. Battery lasted HOURS of active usage. Adjustable fit.
Cons: Not great compression on your glutes (just hard to compress front-to-back when you can't press a lot from the front). Pretty necessary to do laying down. I tried using it while at my stand-up desk and it slid down a lot (maybe a little suspender-style attachment to help with that?) Hard to get good compression on petite bodies- my girlfriend who's an endurance athlete with a "skinny muscular" build was able to get decent compression on her legs on the tightest leg adjustment, but even with the upper straps cinched all the way, she wasn't able to feel much compression around her hips.
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Filled a hole in my recovery!
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Josh K
from Kalamazoo, MI, US
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am finding the Normatec Elite Hip to be a big help in my recovery. It is filling a spot that my compression boots can't fill. First, a bit about me. I am an ultra marathoner and I usually do at least two marathons or further per year. I'm in my 40's and only started running about 13 years ago.
I love my compression boots but where I always want the compression the most is in my quads, usually higher up than the boots can reach. This is where the Normatec Elite Hip slides in perfectly. I am able to get that highly beneficial, rhythmic compression on my upper quads and now even my hips! I recently completed a downhill marathon out west and my biggest pain points after was, you guessed it, my hips and quads. This little gem was a game changer.
The Normatec Elite Hip has 7 different levels of compression, I love #7. This makes it pretty universal for whatever one's recovery needs. The device is very adjustable. I am 5'11“ and 170lbs with a 30“ waist for reference. I had the straps pulled almost as tight as they would go, but there is a lot of strap so I imagine this would work for most people.
It is really easy to use with simple, intuitive controls. The best part is that everything is encompassed in one package without the need for external hoses or other connections. Really my only complaint is the fact that it's 2025 and Normatec thinks they are apple and didn't use USB type C for charging. It would be so much more convenient if it used type C like literally almost every other small battery powered device made in the past 5+ years.
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review, though I try my best to not let that influence my review in any way. The bottom line, this filled a hole in my recovery that was much needed and appreciated. Normatec's rhythmic compression is different, and better, than the lower priced generic versions you find on certain sites. I would absolutely recommend this to any distance runner, any athlete who has muscular hip issues, but really anyone who's on their feet a lot can benefit from this automated therapy.
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Customer Rating
5
Fresh Hips, Thighs, Glutes
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Janet J
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was lucky to receive the Hyperice Normatec Elite Hip right after my trail half marathon. While training I was averaging 20-30 miles a week with noticeable tightness as my training plan went on. For recovery, I was using contrast therapy, the roller, and Hyperice's Hypervolt.
Initial thought:
Right after my race, I went home to test the device for the first time. I have used Hyperice's Normatec Leg set once before and really enjoyed it. The price is expensive so one could understand why I did not buy that device. I actually did two cycles because it felt so great. The first one to get acquainted with the feeling and pressure. The second to fully relax with a tighter fit. There are 7 levels of compression and I found myself switching between 3 and 4. I like the portability of the device - no cords, packable, light-ish. (Battery is the heaviest part). During the operation, it does make kind of a jarring noise. It is somewhat loud/noisy and my cat didn't like it.
Right after my race, I went home to test the device for the first time. I have used Hyperice's Normatec Leg set once before and really enjoyed it. The price is expensive so one could understand why I did not buy that device. I actually did two cycles because it felt so great. The first one to get acquainted with the feeling and pressure. The second to fully relax with a tighter fit. There are 7 levels of compression and I found myself switching between 3 and 4. I like the portability of the device - no cords, packable, light-ish. (Battery is the heaviest part). During the operation, it does make kind of a jarring noise. It is somewhat loud/noisy and my cat didn't like it.
The Morning After:
Waking up, I was surprised to find that my hips, thighs, and glutes felt more fresh when compared to my calves. I went on a recovery bike ride and felt mostly great! I was still a little sore. I used the device in the 15 minute mode before and the 30 minute mode right after. It's so comfortable and easy to integrate into a morning activity.
Waking up, I was surprised to find that my hips, thighs, and glutes felt more fresh when compared to my calves. I went on a recovery bike ride and felt mostly great! I was still a little sore. I used the device in the 15 minute mode before and the 30 minute mode right after. It's so comfortable and easy to integrate into a morning activity.
Later in the Week:
I continued to use this device throughout the following week to maximize recovery. I started to use it alongside the massage gun and contrast therapy. I don't find the lack of heat a minus, but with contrast therapy/using the sauna, I think it helps improve the benefits. The device is so comfortable, I think I used it on average 2 times a day mostly to test it to its fullest. This is a testament to how many cycles the battery has. It lasts long!
I continued to use this device throughout the following week to maximize recovery. I started to use it alongside the massage gun and contrast therapy. I don't find the lack of heat a minus, but with contrast therapy/using the sauna, I think it helps improve the benefits. The device is so comfortable, I think I used it on average 2 times a day mostly to test it to its fullest. This is a testament to how many cycles the battery has. It lasts long!
Two weeks later:
I'm reminiscing about using these during my climbing sessions and bringing them on trips!
I'm reminiscing about using these during my climbing sessions and bringing them on trips!
Final Thoughts:
Hyperice's Normatec Elite Hip is a great addition to someone who knows recovery well and has a routine. If you're starting out with running or a sport that tests your hips, I would recommend stretching and a roller. Being mindful of the price, I think it great as a supplement to maximize recovery. It is super comfortable, straightforward to use and integrates seamlessly into everyday life. I like that I can still recover with minimal effort. Plus I get to drink my coffee and watch TV! My legs always feel great the next day and I know they will feel even greater in the future.
Hyperice's Normatec Elite Hip is a great addition to someone who knows recovery well and has a routine. If you're starting out with running or a sport that tests your hips, I would recommend stretching and a roller. Being mindful of the price, I think it great as a supplement to maximize recovery. It is super comfortable, straightforward to use and integrates seamlessly into everyday life. I like that I can still recover with minimal effort. Plus I get to drink my coffee and watch TV! My legs always feel great the next day and I know they will feel even greater in the future.
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com