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You can use a massage gun whenever you want to relieve muscle tension, but it’s most commonly used before workouts to activate muscles and then post-workout to reduce soreness or stiffness, according to UCLA Health. Given that it’s the most affordable of the Theragun massage guns I tried, and the most practical, it’d still say it has a lot to offer. Massage guns are a great way to help yourself achieve a positive state of mind at the end of an intense workout, or even just a hard day in general. The battery can be fully charged in between 3-5 hours and lasts up to 7 hours, and there’s a LED power indicator on the button. It heats up in about 30 seconds, to a maximum 55 oC (there are three heat settings, selected from the rechargable power pack on the front) and starts to vibrate in one of three patterns.

You have to hold it by the barrel to reach some muscles and couldn’t find a way to use it on my spine at all. On that note, it was one of the quietest models we tried, scoring almost full marks in our noise tests. The thing that stands out the most about the Theragun, apart from being a quality massager for athletes, is the smart device compatibility. Our expert was impressed with how quiet it was and appreciated the accompanying video guides, helping them get the most out of the device. Also known as a percussive massager, the tool is designed to provide targeted pressure that can help relieve sore muscles in the 24 to 72 hours following a workout, known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).While noise might have been an issue in the past, most athletic massage guns nowadays are fairly quiet while working.

A massage gun is a tool that can provide a full-body massage and pre- or post-workout therapy, primarily designed for at-home or on-the-go usage and single-person handling. The round head attached is most suitable for massaging large muscle groups, including your arms, waist, back, buttocks, and thighs. Unless you’re a serious athlete, I’d say the Prime best balances cost effectiveness with performance. It features a heating head with two temperature settings – 45C and 55C – to turbocharge your recovery.

We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. It’s even smaller and lighter than the 1st gen model, so it’s super easy to slip into your gym bag for a quick post-session massage, or clip onto the outside of your bag thanks to its handy travel case. For some people, stretching may be more relaxing because of the nonpercussive impact on the muscle, Malek says. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.