Recover Athletics
Designed by runners, for runners, Recover Athletics' mobile app helps thousands of runners solve nagging pain and prevent injuries.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| investor | €0.0 | round | |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Recover Athletics operates as a mobile application-based platform with a focus on injury prevention for endurance athletes, particularly runners. The company was established in 2018 by co-founders Nick Stewart and Nick Kafker, who serve as CEO and COO, respectively. Their shared history as high school cross country teammates and personal experiences with running-related injuries fueled the creation of the platform. The initial idea stemmed from their efforts to stay injury-free while training for a marathon, receiving proactive physical therapy routines from a friend. Recognizing a broader need for such a service, they began developing the app.
The core of the business is a "prehab" app that provides personalized exercise routines to help athletes prevent injuries before they happen. The platform uses algorithms, developed in collaboration with physicians and physical therapists from institutions like Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Mass General Brigham, to generate these custom plans. It analyzes an athlete's training data, often integrated through Strava's API, and asks targeted questions similar to those a physical therapist would, to identify aches, pains, and potential risk areas. Based on this information, the app recommends specific strength, mobility, and plyometric exercises. The content library is evidence-based and includes routines from professional athletes.
The business model centered on a premium subscription, which unlocked full access to its features. A key growth strategy involved leveraging the Strava platform, where they built a community and acquired their first paying customers. This close relationship culminated in a significant milestone in May 2022, when Strava acquired Recover Athletics. Following the acquisition, access to Recover Athletics' premium features became included with a Strava subscription, deeply integrating the two services. Athletes can now log in with their Strava account to sync their data and unlock the content, aiming to keep them healthy and consistently active within the Strava community.
Keywords: injury prevention, prehab, running, endurance athletes, physical therapy, recovery app, sports medicine, mobility, strengthening exercises, Strava integration, personalized fitness, athletic recovery, soreness tracking, running injury, mobile health, exercise routines, athlete wellness, training support, fitness technology, sports performance