It’s a surprisingly powerful device that’s both quiet and convenient, making it an easy addition to any gym bag. Forget foam rolling, the best massage guns on the market can penetrate deep into tissues, promoting relaxation and increased blood flow. The main difference between the two – apart from the size, of course – is that the Hypervolt GO 2 has a slightly angled handle. An avid runner, Jane has tested and reviewed fitness products for the past five years, so knows what to look for when finding a good running watch or a pair of shorts with pockets big enough for your smartphone. To clarify, traveling with the Go is not so difficult that I wouldn’t recommend the product solely based on this factor.

g. e-mail) for the purpose of general advertising tailored to your needs for products of all current and future companies of the SIGNA Sports United Group* (e. I like the intensity adjustment feature and how it helps ease muscle tension and it also gives a very relaxing massage. Massage guns have grown popular in recent years for their ability to help reduce muscle soreness and tension.

I simply don’t have a need or desire for automated recovery protocols and instead prefer to use the settings that feel good on my muscles in the moment. During testing, I found the noise levels to be around 55-65 decibels, which is comparable to most of the popular massage guns on the market. You could say it's comparing apples with oranges but whatever; the Hypervolt GO 2 is the perfect size for an entry-level massage gun.

I’ve used the Go many, many times, and I always find myself internally comparing it to the Theragun Mini, which is more powerful and has a unique grip I love. It was a great way to relieve any post-work tension in my shoulders, and I loved trying it on places I knew I carried stress like my hips and IT band.But it’s a crowded market, and working out how much to spend and what to look for can be confusing, especially when, unlike the best foam rollers, the best massage guns don’t come cheap. Aside from the Go and Therabody’s Theragun Mini (which comes with just one attachment), all other mini massage guns I’ve tried arrive with at least three in the box. The only downside was the speed choices: I liked being able to choose, but anything above the first setting felt a little too strong for my tastes — even on larger muscle groups like my quads or glutes. I liked being able to see video tutorials on different ways to use the massage gun, especially using the “body” tab of the app to find routines for specific body parts or muscles, but the app was a little glitchy at times.