If you’re planning to take your massage gun to the gym with you, consider its weight, portability and battery life.

Not only do the best massage guns help aid muscle recovery after exercise, but they can also help anyone looking to relieve muscle pain and increase mobility. The heated one reaches 47C in less than two minutes and feels heavenly on sore muscles, immediately making the massage more effective.It was the only one that comes with an extendable handle, which can be added to reach every single muscle without straining. It also scored top marks for ease of use – there’s just one button for speed control and a handy manual that explains what each head is for and how to use it. What’s more, it offers three speed settings so you can vary the intensity, depending on how sore you’re feeling.

The brainchild of renowned YouTube physical therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck, we had high expectations when the Q2 landed on our desks, and it didn’t disappoint.Designed to help ease muscle tension and promote recovery, this massage gun uses a high frequency pulse action to penetrate deep into the muscle tissue.