You’ve already seen the Normatec Elite boots turn heads, and now Hyperice is expanding its wireless compression lineup with the Normatec Elite Hips, a self-contained air compression system for your hips and lower back. The goal is to deliver the same wireless, hose-free recovery experience as the Elite boots, but for an area that often gets overlooked.
After reading through the details and comparing it to the rest of the Normatec family, here’s what stands out, what looks promising, and what will need to prove itself in real use.
From the official announcement, Hyperice’s pitch is straightforward. Elite Hips eliminates the bulky hoses and control box from previous Normatec systems. Everything is built directly into the hip attachment. The device runs on an internal battery, connects wirelessly, and is controlled through the Hyperice app. Users can adjust intensity, track sessions, and create personalized compression routines. The system targets the hip and lower back area, filling a gap that leg-only devices leave out.
In short, it brings the same “grab and go” approach from the Elite boots to your core.
What will make or break this device
Compression for the hips is more complex than for the legs, so execution matters.
- Fit and seal. The hips and lower back move constantly, which makes maintaining even pressure a challenge. If the seal breaks or shifts, it could lose effectiveness.
- Real pressure strength. To be useful, the compression levels need to be strong and in line with recovery-grade systems.
- Battery life. Sustained compression around larger muscle groups will drain more power, so battery performance will be important.
- Comfort and temperature. Compression in this area can trap heat and feel restrictive. The material choice and airflow design will need to keep sessions comfortable.
- App and firmware reliability. Since all adjustments run through the app, smooth Bluetooth connection and stable updates are essential.
If Hyperice nails these details, the Normatec Elite Hips could become one of the most practical additions to its recovery ecosystem.
How it fits into the bigger picture
The launch of Elite Hips fits neatly into what Hyperice has been doing with the Normatec line. The Elite boots were the first to go fully wireless, integrating controls and compressors into each leg unit rather than using a single external pump. This made the experience simpler, faster, and far more portable. Elite Hips takes that same formula and applies it to a new area.
For athletes, trainers, and rehab professionals, this closes an obvious gap. Many people rely on Normatec for lower-body recovery but still have stiffness in the hips or lower back. A dedicated system for that region makes the lineup more complete.
It also helps Hyperice continue moving toward a modular, “mix and match” system. Users can combine boots, hips, and potentially arms under one connected app platform. This approach gives flexibility without requiring a single bulky device to handle everything.
Connect The Watts’ take
Normatec Elite Hips feels like a smart next move for Hyperice. It fills a clear gap, simplifies the experience, and continues the shift toward portable, self-contained recovery tools. The idea makes sense. The execution will decide whether it becomes a must-have or just a nice add-on.
For anyone already using Normatec boots, Elite Hips could be a natural expansion. But before jumping in, it would be worth seeing how it performs on real people and whether the pressure, comfort, and app experience live up to the expectations set by its name. We plan on releasing a full review, so keep checking in to Connect The Watts!
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