Compex

Compex EMS is a targeted electrical muscle stimulation experience designed to support muscle recovery, relaxation and physical wellbeing.

Using controlled electrical impulses, Compex stimulates muscles to create gentle, involuntary contractions. The experience is completely passive, meaning you can sit back and relax while the muscles are being activated.

Whether you’ve trained hard, spent the day on your feet, feel physically fatigued, or simply want to give your body some extra recovery time, Compex is an easy way to add targeted muscle stimulation to your routine.

What is EMS?

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) uses low-level electrical impulses to stimulate motor nerves and create controlled muscle contractions. During a Compex session, electrodes are placed over selected muscle groups. The device then delivers carefully controlled impulses through the electrodes, prompting the muscles to contract. This creates a sensation of repeated muscle activation without requiring you to actively exercise the muscles yourself.

Compex offers a range of programs designed for different goals, from recovery and relaxation through to muscle activation and performance.

Why Compex?

Your muscles work hard every day — whether you’re training, working, walking, standing or simply going about your routine. Compex provides a different approach to recovery by directly stimulating the muscles rather than relying solely on movement or passive rest. The controlled contractions can support circulation and provide a unique form of muscle activation, making it a useful addition to a broader recovery and wellness routine.

The benefits of Compex may include:

• Supports muscle recovery after exercise and physical activity

• Helps reduce the feeling of muscle fatigue and soreness

• Encourages local circulation through repeated muscle contractions

• Supports muscle activation without additional physical load

• May assist with maintaining muscle function during periods of reduced activity

• Supports relaxation through gentle, rhythmic muscle stimulation

• Can complement an active lifestyle by providing targeted recovery between workouts and busy days

• Injury Prevention

Supports Muscle Recovery

After physical activity, your muscles can feel fatigued, tight and heavy. Compex recovery programs use gentle, repeated contractions to stimulate the muscles while you remain at rest. This can help support circulation through the targeted muscle groups and provide a relaxing recovery experience after training, work or everyday activity.

Targeted Muscle Stimulation

One of the advantages of EMS is its ability to target specific areas. Rather than providing a whole-body treatment, Compex allows individual muscle groups to be stimulated according to the selected program and electrode placement. This makes it easy to focus on areas that have been working particularly hard.

Legs feeling tired? Target your lower body.

Upper body feeling fatigued? Focus on the relevant muscle groups.

Need a recovery session without more physical load? Let Compex do the work while you relax.

Supports Circulation

When a muscle contracts, it creates a pumping action that can contribute to the movement of blood through the surrounding tissues. Repeated muscle contractions during EMS may therefore support local circulation. This is one of the reasons electrical muscle stimulation is used in a range of recovery and rehabilitation settings.

Muscle Activation Without the Workout

Compex can stimulate muscles without requiring you to actively perform the movement. That makes it particularly useful when you want to give your muscles some attention without adding another workout to your day. It can complement, rather than replace, regular movement, exercise and strength training.

Performance & Muscle Function

EMS isn’t only about recovery. Electrical muscle stimulation has also been studied for its potential role in muscle strength, activation and performance when used alongside active training. For people who exercise regularly, Compex can be incorporated into a broader training and recovery routine to support muscle activation and recovery between sessions.

For everyone else, it provides an accessible way to experience targeted muscle stimulation without needing to exercise during the session.

It’s Not Just for Athletes

You don’t need to play sport or train every day to enjoy Compex. Your muscles can become fatigued from everyday life too. Long days on your feet, physically demanding work, repetitive movement, travelling or simply feeling physically worn out can all leave your body needing some extra recovery. Compex gives you a chance to sit down, switch off and give specific muscle groups some attention.

When Should I Use Compex?

After training — Support your muscles after a workout, game or physical session.

On recovery days — Give your muscles some stimulation without adding another workout.

After a physical day — Perfect after work, long periods on your feet or physically demanding activities.

Before training — Selected programs can be used for muscle activation as part of a broader warm-up routine.

During busy periods — When you’re physically active but don’t have time for a full recovery session.

Whenever your muscles need some attention — Sometimes your body just needs a little extra care.

What Does a Compex Session Feel Like?

Your team member will position the electrodes on the selected muscle groups and set up the appropriate Compex program. You’ll gradually feel the electrical stimulation increase as the muscles begin to contract. The sensation can feel unusual at first, but it should remain comfortable and controlled. You can adjust the intensity throughout your session based on your comfort level.

Once you’re set up, simply sit back and relax.

Your muscles do the work. You take the time to reset.

Compex at Recovery Lab

At Recovery Lab, Compex is part of our broader approach to purposeful recovery and wellness. We believe recovery isn’t just for athletes and it doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you’re training for your next event, working a physically demanding job, spending long hours on your feet, or simply looking for a different way to look after your body, Compex provides targeted muscle stimulation in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

Combine Compex With Your Recovery Routine Compex can be enjoyed as a standalone session or combined with other Recovery Lab modalities. Pair it with compression therapy for a targeted lower-body recovery session, infrared sauna for heat and relaxation, NuCalm for a mental reset, or cold plunge and contrast therapy for a complete recovery experience.

Find what works for your body and make it part of your routine.

Target the muscles. Support recovery. Feel better.