Well Being Percussion Personal Massager

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If you prefer something more personalised, there are heaps of tutorials to choose from via the Therabody app. On-screen visuals show exactly where you need to massage, which motions to use and how long for. And, if you link it up with Apple Health or Strava, it will even suggest massages based on your recent workouts. This massage gun has five quality head attachments - ball, bullet, fork, air cushion and flat - which should cover all your recovery needs. Choose between five speeds - the brushless motor can switch between 1800 to 3200rpm/minute while remaining surprisingly quiet. You get three different attachments (the first gen only offers one) – a standard ball, a dampener for bony areas and a thumb to target trigger points – for a more personalised massaging experience and it connects to the Therabody App via Bluetooth so you can access an extensive library of wellness routines. Generally, a higher price tag will indicate a more reliable product and, when fully charged, a decent massage gun should last for a few days to a week, based on around 15 minutes' use per day. Men's Health Lab Approved There is inconclusive research about some of the longer-term scientific benefits of using massage guns, as they are relatively new products that are still being investigated and debated.

Garcia-Silero, M., Jurado-Castro, J. M., et al. (2021). Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment on Movement Velocity during Resistance Training. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 18 (15):7726. These models have different designs, weights, and sizes and exert different amounts of force. The number of percussions varies from model to model, as well as the number of speed options. Some items have as many as 6 attachments for various body parts — from the large muscle groups to tender areas — which will make the massage more accurate and efficient. 1. Theragun Percussive Therapy Device | Best Professional Deep-Tissue Percussion Massager Battery life is important because you don’t want your massage gun to die after one or two uses. While you might not use your massage gun for hours at a time, consider battery life and how long it takes to recharge the massage gun if you plan on using your massage gun on a regular basis. Mini massage guns can help loosen tight muscles before a workout. They can also increase blood flow to specific muscles and help you warm up before exercising. These factors may increase workout efficacy and help prevent injury. Keeping Muscle Fired Up During Workouts

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Massage guns produce a percussion speed (percussions per minute, or RPM) which means they vibrate on your muscles and can help relax them. “The percussion action of the massage gun creates mechanical stimuli that may help to desensitize sensitive tissue, facilitate the fluid exchange to promote healing, and create a therapeutic healing response locally in the soft tissue of the body,” says Maritato. As mentioned above, cheap massage guns can still be a good investment, depending on what you’re using it for. If you’re a hardcore gym-goer, you’re better off investing in a more expensive gun as the technology. After all, the pressure it will offer will be better. But if you’re just looking to relax your muscles, then a cheaper model will do. If you do want a massager to last for years to come, it's worth splashing out on an expensive model. These devices will usually come with a bigger warranty and will be more cost-effective in the long run. Other features also include five different speeds from 1800 to 3200rpm and five different massage heads.

Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges. She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more. It’s common to suffer from sore muscles after exercise, especially if you’ve recently started a new routine or increased the intensity of your work. This pain is known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and it usually starts a day or two after exercising. Massage guns have been found to reduce the pain of DOMS so if you suffer with it but can’t factor in regular sports massages between workouts, you may benefit from using a massage gun at home instead. Does a massage gun really work? Want to buy the best massage gun but don’t know where to start? Budget will play a key part here, of course, but so too will your prior experience will massage guns. Are you looking to upgrade from one you already own, or are you buying your first? If the latter then we highly recommend trying before you buy – after all, you wouldn’t want to splash out on the most expensive model to find it’s too heavy to use comfortably, or is simply too powerful for the sort of massage you want. This was definitely a game-changer for me and I really appreciated having the ability to follow a routine. From daily self-care routines to guides targeted at specific body parts as well as warm-up and cool-down sets, this app truly sets the Theragun apart.One of the most inexpensive mini massage guns also happens to be one of the lightest at just under one pound. Despite its small size, it still manages to include a nice range of features and attachments to meet a variety of personal preferences. Bob and Brad Q2

Despite the power, it weighs in at a svelte 2.1lbs, so you won’t feel the weight in your bag when you bring it to the gym. Plus, it’s quiet enough to use in the weight room, so you can use it for short massages between sets. Its automatic shutoff feature limits sessions to 10 minutes, which should be plenty for pre-and post-workout massages. Specs It may be the size of a small water bottle, but it’s brimming with impressive features. You get five interchangeable heads (most mini massagers come with just one or two) and there are five speed settings to flit between, giving you a whopping 25 massage combos to try. If you need some guidance, there’s a handy user manual, which provides step-by-step routines for warm-up, mobility and recovery. According to our tester, these were genuinely useful. On the other hand, massage guns, if used incorrectly, could end up doing more harm than good. Make sure you follow any instructions provided by the manufacturer, and if you have any doubts, consult a physiotherapist, doctor or massage therapist to make sure you are focusing on the correct parts of your body. There are other methods, such as a foam roller, that are even cheaper than a massage gun, and might have a lower risk of causing injury.As its name implies, this massage gun from HoMedics wouldn't be out of place in the hands of a physiotherapist. Of all the machines we've tested (including those that didn't make this roundup), it's the one that delivered the strongest, most assertive massage – and when you really need it, the optional heated attachment is bliss, aiding in helping tough muscles relax. Dedicated athletes, look no further. Though a considerable investment, the new iteration of the Theragun PRO comes with a host of clever upgrades, including a brushless motor for reduced noise, two new attachments, USB-C charging and a high-resolution OLED screen for following pre-set routines – a feature that earned high praise from our tester. There are four routines to choose from on the device, but they recommend connecting to the user-friendly Therabody app for myriad personalised options that target specific aches and pains. For example, a 2014 study from the National Library of Medicine in the USA confirmed that percussive therapy 'significantly' reduces DOMS at 24, 48 and 72 hours after exercise. The attachments are a non-porous foam that is gentle on the body and easy to clean, plus, it includes a carrying case to protect and store the massage gun when not in use. It’s not as high-tech as other Theragun models, but it still offers more than most massage guns at a price that isn’t prohibitive. Its five power settings are simple to control, and range from a gentle massage to a vigorous pummelling that's suited to large, particularly tight muscles. It's seriously fast, delivering between 1,400 and 3,200 pulses per minute.