Take your foam rolling routine up a notch with the Vyper 3, best described as a vibrating foam roller, which Hyperice claims will ‘accelerate your warm-up, speed recovery time and keep you moving better. You might recognise the Pulseroll name, thanks to its affiliation with British Rowing, British Gymnastics, British Weightlifting, Anthony Joshua, England Rugby League and a smattering of other impressive partners. And if you have nerve sensitivity, deep vein thrombosis, or you’re pregnant, consult with your doctor before using a massage gun. 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. No matter the size, check that the massage gun comes with different attachments to help you hit hard-to-reach or difficult spots.

To use the gun effectively, find an area on your body that feels tight, and start by moving the gun over the bulk of the muscle. The conical massage head is great for targeting trigger points and small specific areas, such as feet. There’s no hiding from the fact that most top massage guns will set you back a pretty penny, so we approached this more affordable RENPHO offering with a little scepticism. This surprisingly quiet version relieves aches and pains by delivering an intensive deep massage, with four different heads that can be synced up to Apple health, Google fit and Samsung health to customise your experience depending on your workouts. If you face chronic tight spots, sore muscles, or other soft-tissue complaints, using a massage gun will make your life easier.We are happy to accept and refund any Unused items/Goods deemed faulty on inspection from ourselves within 30 days of receipt with all original tags and packaging intact . Getting enough rest and making sure your body recovers following matches are essential, so players and teams are looking to find an edge wherever possible. The Recovapro Lite is the ultimate portable percussion massager to help loosen muscle knots and provide instant relief on the go or at home. However, as with anything, using it too frequently or with too much intensity could have unwanted side effects, such as muscle damage.

It releases any tightness or stiffness I might be experiencing before bed and I wake up feeling good. We select products from only high-quality and trusted sports brands, thus vouching for their quality.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 promise to speed athletic recovery, increase circulation, decrease muscle pain and soreness, reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and similar benefits that result from regular massages. 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.

Massage guns are most effective within 48 hours following a workout to help reduce soreness and improve recovery. I’ve integrated my Theragun into my night-time routine to ensure I get optimal rest, and I’ve noticed an incredible difference. What's more, it offers convenient USB-C charging and comes with a smart carry case – ideal for post-flight massaging or taking to and from the gym.

It has features including customisable speeds and guidance on sport-specific routines for warming up, cooling down and targeting aches and pains (such as plantar fasciitis and tech neck). 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. The design (how ergonomic the handle was), portability and any other innovative features were also taken into consideration when deciding the final hierarchy. Unless you’re a serious athlete, I’d say the Prime best balances cost effectiveness with performance. This product is worth mentioning simply because of its huge usage variety - with 15 head attachments and 7 power level settings.

Outside of work, Priyankaa can usually be found trying out a new gym class, seeking out London's best eats or watching a Spanish TV show in a bid to keep up her language skills. Keep your gun away from your neck (decapitation ain't the aim here, lads) and avoid bone and any sprains. And there is some evidence that vibration therapy can have the same effect as massage therapy in terms of limiting delayed onset muscle soreness (the tightness and achiness you feel a day or two after a tough workout). Working from home with a subpar desk setup has built tension in my back and shoulders which five minutes of massage gun use seems to ease.If I wear the Venom 2 while doing a few stretches, I get something approaching a normal range of movement back. It’s surely a good sign that, even though there isn’t extensive evidence to back them up, MacGregor uses massage guns with his clients.