Recovery Zone

The Recovery Zone Usage Guidelines

Scheduling

TU Campus Recreation members can use massage chairs by appointment. Massage chair time is limited to 30-minute sessions. Extend a session by checking in with the fitness floor attendant on the second floor.

Walk-in usage will be permitted but must yield to scheduled appointments.

• To schedule, call 410-704-4061
• Or, visit recreation.towson.edu

Appointments are available:

• Monday-Thursday from 6:40 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Friday’s from 6:40 a.m. – 7:50 p.m.
• Saturday’s from 9:10 a.m. – 5:40 p.m.
• Sunday’s from 12:30 p.m. – 10:20 p.m.

TU Campus Recreation reserves the right to set limits on the number of appointments a student can schedule in order to accommodate all students.

Recovery Equipment Usage Guidelines

Check-in with the Fitness Floor Attendant at your appointment time. Refrain from using laptops and/or taking phone or video calls in The Recovery Zone. Before using the equipment, remove all watches and jewelry from the hands, arms, ankles and also remove all items from pockets. Socks are required at all times and all equipment is to remain in The Recovery Zone.

Wipe down equipment before and after each use. Please note: Food, water, or other beverages are not permitted.

Health Considerations

Consult your doctor before use if you have any of the following health concerns:

• thrombosis
• aneurysms
• neuropathy
• dermatitis
• skin infections
• acute neck pain
• epilepsy (or are prone to seizures)
• use a pacemaker
• have recent joint replacements or IUDs
• are in the early stages of pregnancy or have recently given birth

Do not attempt to use the massage chair if you have a fear of enclosed spaces or a fear of feeling trapped.

Do not use the chair or percussion equipment if you have any current injuries or open wounds.

In the TU Campus Rec Recovery Zone, the experience is all about YOU. Learn about the featured equipment in the Recovery Zone and how it can best be used to fit your wellness goals.

Equipment Descriptions

Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro Handheld Percussion Massage Tool

Transform the way you recover and move with the Hypervolt handheld percussion massage tool. This tool fits comfortably in your hand and can be used in lying, seated or standing positions to target specific muscle, joint or tissues that may be causing your discomfort or pain.

Hypervolt tools are located on the cart in the Recovery Zone or can be checked out at the equipment desk for use around the facility. Choose your attachment head before checking out this piece of equipment.

Each Hypervolt has a power switch on the bottom of the handle. Once turned on, the dial on the back off the tool can be used to adjust the speed of the percussion massage. As you press into your tissue, the blue pressure sensor indicators on the back will help you to understand the depth of the level of tissue you are reaching throughout your massage.

The Hypervolt is best used for targeted, small areas of muscle tissue.

Hyperice Hyperschere Percussion Fitness Ball

The Hypersphere uses a combination of pressure and vibration to improve performance, enhance recovery, improve flexibility and range of motion and prevent injury. The power button is used to turn the sphere on and off, as well as to navigate between several speeds of vibration.

Hyperspheres are available for use on the cart in the Recovery Zone.

Hyperice Vyper 3 Percussion Foam Roller

Foam Rolling muscles deactivates a sensory tissue response that causes tension in the muscles. Foam rolling with the Vyper 3 combines the benefits of foam rolling with a high-intensity vibration to improve performance, enhance recovery, improve flexibility and range of motion and prevent injury. The Vyper 3 is best used for larger targeted muscle areas in seated, lying or side lying positions on a mat.

Vyper 3 foam rollers are available for use on the cart in the Recovery Zone.

Hypervolt Heads