What Boost Treadmills does

Boost Treadmills is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that builds microgravity treadmills based on Differential Air Pressure (DAP) / Lower Body Positive Pressure (LBPP) technology originally developed by Dr. Robert Whalen at NASA Ames Research Center in 1992. The core technology uses controlled air pressure around the user's lower body to reduce effective body weight by up to 80% in 1% increments via proprietary Boost Shorts that seal against the treadmill chamber. The company is led by co-founders Sean Whalen and Tom Allen (both former founding team members at AlterG) with Dr. Robert Whalen serving as advisor, and protects its technology with at least 8 granted US utility and design patents plus additional pending filings.

The product portfolio spans the Boost 2 (targeting elite sports and performance environments) and the Boost 3 (launched November 2025 at $24,999 purchase or $499-$599/month rental, aimed at medical clinics and home users). Revenue is generated through one-time treadmill hardware sales, a monthly rental program, and recurring consumables including Boost Single and Double Zipper Shorts and partnered recovery accessories such as B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Bands and Therabody JetBoots Prime. The company has been recognized as the 98th inductee into the Space Technology Hall of Fame and cites 70+ peer-reviewed studies across 12 clinical domains to support institutional selling motions.

Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to professional and collegiate sports teams (Denver Broncos, LA Rams, Clemson, WVU, Tennessee, Wyoming, Portland), physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics (Temple, Johns Hopkins, Endurance Rehabilitation), military and government accounts, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce with HSA/FSA financing supporting home use. Distribution is direct via boosttreadmills.com with white-glove delivery and installation, supported by a developing authorized dealer program and global shipping to more than 50 countries.

Name

Boost Treadmills

Legal name

Boost Treadmills

Website

https://boosttreadmills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boost Treadmills manufactures NASA-derived microgravity treadmills using differential air pressure technology, serving professional sports teams, rehabilitation clinics, military customers, and home users across more than 50 countries via direct sales and a rental program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weight Loss & Body Transformation Training (HSADAAAC), Strength & Conditioning Personal Training (HSADAAAB), Online/Remote Personal Training & Programming (HSADAAAM)

Keywords

• Microgravity treadmills
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Sports medicine devices
• Athletic training equipment
• Physical therapy technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Treadmill Sales: One-time hardware sales of Boost 2 and Boost 3 microgravity treadmills. Higher-ticket purchase model with white-glove delivery and installation included.
2. Treadmill Rental: Monthly rental program for Boost 3 at $499-$599/month, making the technology accessible to home users who cannot afford full purchase. Enables recurring revenue and broader market penetration.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of Boost shorts (single and double zipper), B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Bands, and branded merchandise. Accessories represent recurring revenue from existing treadmill customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boost Treadmills manufactures and sells microgravity treadmills (Boost 2 for elite sports and performance environments, and Boost 3 for medical clinics, home users, and recreation) using NASA-derived Differential Air Pressure (DAP) / Lower Body Positive Pressure (LBPP) technology that unloads up to 80% of a user's body weight in 1% increments within an enclosed, fall-safe chamber. The company complements its treadmills with proprietary seal-system shorts, B Strong BFR bands, Therabody JetBoots Prime recovery boots, branded merchandise, and supporting services including white-glove delivery, installation, training, and an HSA/FSA-eligible Boost 3 rental program.

Product overview

Boost Treadmills offers a portfolio of microgravity treadmills using NASA-developed differential air pressure (DAP) technology. The core products include the Boost 2 (for elite sports and performance environments) and Boost 3 (for medical, training, and home use), both providing up to 80% body weight unloading in 1% increments. The product line is complemented by specialized Microgravity Shorts (single and double zipper variants) designed for use with all microgravity treadmills, the B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Bands that integrate with Boost treadmills, and the Therabody JetBoots Prime for recovery. Additional merchandise includes apparel items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boost 2 Next-generation microgravity treadmill for elite sports teams, athletes, and performance centers. Uses NASA-derived Differential Air Pressure technology to unload up to 80% of body weight in 1% increments inside an enclosed, fall-safe chamber, supporting rehabilitation, return-to-play, and high-intensity low-impact conditioning. Includes white-glove shipping, installation, and training.
• Boost 3 Microgravity treadmill bringing Boost 2 technology to medical clinics, training facilities, military facilities, recreation centers, and home users at a more accessible price point. Provides up to 80% body-weight reduction in 1% increments using differential air pressure, designed for medical rehabilitation, physical therapy, personal training, and home use. Available for $24,999 one-time purchase or $499–$599 per month rental, with HSA/FSA eligibility and Letter of Medical Necessity support.
• Boost Single Zipper Shorts Ultra-thin, breathable compression shorts with a snug, reliable seal required for use with all microgravity treadmills, including Boost and AlterG models. Standalone purchase from $100.
• Boost Double Zipper Shorts Compression shorts with a dual zipper system allowing forward or lateral movement for versatile use inside the microgravity chamber. Ultra-thin, breathable fabric designed for all microgravity treadmills and compatible with AlterG. Standalone purchase at $110.
• B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Bands Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training system with comfortable inflatable bands that work seamlessly with Boost Treadmills. Designed to safely enhance muscle strength, endurance, and recovery using lighter loads to reduce joint stress. Standalone purchase from $319.95 for standard arm and leg bands.
• Therabody JetBoots Prime Cordless pneumatic compression device for on-the-go recovery, delivering targeted pressure to reduce soreness, improve circulation, and speed muscle repair. Sold as a complementary recovery product to Boost microgravity treadmills. Standalone purchase at $599.99.
• Boost Bucket Hat Lightweight packable bucket hat with soft breathable fabric and comfortable fit for casual sun coverage, sold as part of Boost's branded merchandise line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Users can deload up to 80% of body weight, feeling as little as 20% of their actual weight
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TherabodyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoost Treadmills features Therabody JetBoots Prime (pneumatic compression recovery boots) as a complementary product. The partnership is marketed as 'better together' - JetBoots Prime align with Boost's mission to help people move better and recover faster. Therabody provides innovative cordless pneumatic compression technology for on-the-go recovery.
• B StrongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoost offers B Strong Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Bands as a complementary training accessory. The partnership enables combined microgravity + BFR training protocols. B Strong provides inflatable blood flow restriction bands designed to work seamlessly with Boost Treadmills for enhanced muscle isolation and joint-sparing strength training.
• Dr. Robert WhalencoreOthersDr. Robert Whalen, who invented Differential Air Pressure technology at NASA Ames Research Center in 1992, serves as an advisor to Boost Treadmills. His son Sean Whalen co-founded Boost in 2017 alongside Tom Allen. Dr. Whalen's advisory role connects Boost directly to the technology's NASA origins.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HUR (HUR USA / HUR Global): HUR manufactures smart strength and rehabilitation equipment, including air-pressure–based resistance machines widely used in senior fitness, active aging, and rehab clinics. While not a treadmill competitor, HUR competes for the same physical therapy and aging-wellness capital budget and overlaps with Boost on evidence-based, pneumatic-technology rehab sales motion.

Direct peers

• AlterG: AlterG is the original commercial Lower Body Positive Pressure (LBPP)/anti-gravity treadmill company, founded by the same 2005-2008 commercialization team from which Boost's founders came. It sells competing DAP-based treadmills (P200, Pro 200, etc.) into the same sports medicine, rehab, and fitness channels, with FDA clearance and broad clinical adoption—making it Boost's most direct competitor.
• Mobility Research (LiteGait): Mobility Research manufactures LiteGait body-weight supported treadmill systems for gait training and neurorehabilitation. Its harness-based unloading competes head-to-head with Boost's DAP-based unloading for the same physical therapy and neurological rehab patient populations, including stroke, Parkinson's, and pediatric gait disorder indications.

Broad incumbents

• Biodex Medical Systems: Biodex is an established medical and rehabilitation equipment maker offering therapy treadmills, gait trainers, and balance/vestibular systems to hospitals and clinics. While its treadmill line uses different unloading mechanics, Biodex overlaps with Boost on the physical therapy and rehab procurement budget and serves many of the same clinical accounts.
• Cybex (Life Fitness): Cybex is a major commercial and medical fitness equipment manufacturer with treadmills, strength equipment, and dedicated rehab lines sold to performance centers, clinics, and institutions where Boost's Boost 2 is also positioned. While broader in scope, Cybex competes for the same sports performance and clinical rehab capital budgets.
• SciFit (a division of Life Fitness / Johnson Health Tech): SciFit is a long-standing maker of rehab, medical, and inclusive fitness equipment including rehab treadmills, steppers, and upper-body ergometers targeting physical therapy, senior fitness, and clinical rehab—directly overlapping with Boost 3's medical/rehab positioning.

Others

• Woodway: Woodway is a premium treadmill and curved/non-motorized running platform manufacturer that produced the underlying 4Front base for the original Boost 1 unit. Woodway also serves commercial fitness, sports performance, and rehab customers with high-end treadmills, making it a comparable specialty hardware provider to Boost in the same channel.
• Therabody: Therabody is a recovery and wellness technology company (Theragun, JetBoots, RecoveryAir) that Boost already retails as a complementary 'better together' product. Therabody serves the same sports performance, physical therapy, and consumer recovery buyer, making it both a partner and an adjacent competitor for adjunct training/recovery spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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