By Callum Reynolds | Pro Sports Recovery
Last month, Team GB Taekwondo trusted Normatec hire from Pro Sports Recovery for the Wuxi 2025 World Taekwondo Championships in China. We were thrilled to supply multiple Normatec machines to support their elite athletes – and the results speak for themselves: 2 bronze medals!
We were contacted directly by Garry Owen, Head of Athlete Performance for GB Taekwondo, ahead of the World Championships. A full squad travelled to China for two weeks, competing across multiple weight classes. One of the biggest advantages of Normatec recovery systems? They’re 100% travel-safe – compact enough to carry in hand luggage or cabin bags on any flight worldwide.
Long-haul flights to Asia often cause lower limb oedema and heavy legs. The moment the team landed, the Normatec legs went straight to work. Perfect post-flight recovery, ready for training the same day.
Why Normatec is Essential for Combat Sports Like Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a full-body combat sport. Every sparring session is a high-intensity workout. That’s why GB Taekwondo hired a full suite of attachments:
- Normatec Legs – for lower limb recovery
- Normatec Hips – targeting glutes, IT bands and hip flexors
- Normatec Arms – essential for shoulder and arm recovery after explosive strikes
As you can see in the photos, the team used them on the move – before warm-ups, between bouts, or immediately after fights. The portable design and backpack carry system meant no downtime, even with limited staff and venue space.
Olympic-Level Recovery – Now Available to Everyone
When competing internationally, resources are tight. The Normatec backpack gave GB Taekwondo ultimate flexibility. Athletes could recover anywhere – hotel rooms, warm-up areas, or even trackside.
The team hired multiple sizes to suit every athlete:
Both the Normatec 3 and Normatec Premier models come in these three sizes – ensuring a perfect fit for every member of the squad.
Bronze Medals in Heavyweight: Caden Cunningham & Lauren Williams
In the men’s heavyweight division, Caden Cunningham fought his way to bronze. In the women’s heavyweight, Lauren Williams made history – securing bronze in her very first competition in the category.
Lauren Williams on the podium with bronze medal.
Caden Cunningham on the podium with bronze medal.
These athletes didn’t recover alone. The entire GB Taekwondo squad benefited from professional-grade pneumatic compression – the same technology used by Olympic and Premier League teams.
Hire Normatec Today – Recover Like Team GB
At Pro Sports Recovery, we offer short, medium, and long-term Normatec hire across the UK. Whether you’re preparing for a national competition, marathon, or just want elite recovery at home, we’ve got you covered.
Everyone should have access to Olympic & Team GB standard recovery. Today, you can recover like a pro.