![]() You can link the Mini with the extensive Therabody app for a variety of tutorials and guided routines to get the most out of your massager. New to percussive therapy and not sure where to begin? No problem. There’s just one button to switch it on and off and cycle through the speeds, making it simple to use, and it’s supremely quiet (it scored top marks in our noise tests), so you can enjoy a discreet deep-tissue massage on the go. It’s surprisingly powerful for its size and comes with three different heads (a ball, a dampener and the good old thumb) for targeting different muscle groups. Give your muscles some instant relief after an intense interval session with this compact device, which is small enough to slip into your pocket or hook onto your kit bag (it comes with a neat little travel case and hook for easy transportation). The controls are intuitive, it packs plenty of power and there are five speed settings for versatility, whether you’re priming your muscles pre-run or cooling down after hitting the trails. It’s probably overkill for the average gym goer but for serious athletes, this is the crème de la crème. Simply start a session and it’ll tell you which attachment to use, where to pummel, which motions to follow and for how long. There are tonnes more tutorials to choose from on there – including run warm-up, sleep and tech neck – and it will even suggest massages based on your recent activities on Strava or Apple Health. Six massage heads are provided, which some may find excessive but pro athletes will love - our expert was a big fan of the super-soft attachment for soothing those sensitive spots and the thumb for mimicking the human touch.īut what really sets the PRO 5th Gen apart? Well, this recently revamped model boasts a high-res OLD screen, with four visually guided routines that can be swapped in and out via the user-friendly Therabody app (connecting via Bluetooth is a breeze, FYI). It’s designed for all-over DIY coverage with an easily graspable triangular handle and an arm that can be adjusted to four different angles. This is a serious bit of kit for runners who take their recovery seriously. So, without further ado, welcome to the gun show. Each massage gun’s strength and effectiveness was also considered, as well as their design and how ergonomic their handles were, before final scores were awarded. They judged each machine on how easy it was to control and how smoothly it moved over skin without snagging. In the Runner’s World Lab, our expert tester trialled a range of guns over a three-week period, using them after a variety of workouts, from running and HIIT to strength training and yoga. ![]() And consider its size, weight and battery life, so you're not caught short without a charger. If you plan to take your massage gun to the gym or track, check whether it comes with a carry case for portability. Opt for a gun that comes with a choice of massage heads, from the standard ball attachment to thumb, wedge and cones for trickier and more sensitive areas. You’ll also want a range of speed settings – at least three, but ideally more for tackling both delicate and robust muscle groups. The punchiest models listed below have an amplitude of 16mm. Measured in millimetres, this metric shows you how deeply the gun can hit and how powerful it will feel on your body. ![]() Serious athletes should look for a high amplitude. If you’ve never bought a massage gun before, it can be tricky to know where to start. ![]() How to choose the best massage gun for you The cheapest model on our list costs £49.99 while the mighty Theragun Pro 5th Gen will set you back over £500! However, it does boast a lot of features – six massage heads, five speed settings and an app – that not everyone will want, let alone need, so don’t assume that the most expensive gun will be the best match for you. ![]() We’ll level with you, massage guns are pricey. Massage guns can also be incorporated into your running warm-up routine to help loosen up your muscles, as well as during exercise to help clear your limbs of lactic acid and toxins. This increase in blood flow can help calm inflammation and soreness by removing lactic acid and waste products, aiding your recovery between and after workouts. That said, massage guns work differently to human hands, using a series of rapid percussive motions to pound your muscles and get blood pumping to them sharpish. It’s the closest you’re going to get to having a massage therapist at your beck and call, so we are big fans. ![]()
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