Massage Gun, Bob and Brad Deep Tissue Percussion Massager Gun, Muscle Massager with 5 Speeds and 5 Heads, Handheld Massager for Home Gym Office Workout Recovery Pain Soreness Relief

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A USB cable is included for recharging its sizeable battery on the go too, but there's no charging head. According to our expert, it was easy to distinguish between each setting and even the lowest speed packed sufficient power. If you want a deep massage, and not a more vibrational massage that is felt with lower amplitude guns, this is the best choice. If you mainly want a massage gun for relaxation purposes, a less “punchy” model will likely suffice, and you won’t need to spend so much. Note, the heat settings aren’t particularly strong, and our tester found the power button a touch slow to respond, but these are minor niggles.

Coming in pink, mint green and black, this sleek massage gun not only looks the part, but it also proved highly effective during our tests. It moved seamlessly over the skin with no painful snagging, and it scored top marks for noise level, allowing you to treat sore muscles on the go without attracting attention. If you’re planning to take your massage gun to the gym with you, consider its weight, portability and battery life. If you’re after something gentler than the more intimidating massage guns available, you’ll like this model’s variable speed dial for improved intensity control. Passionate about women’s health and fitness, especially in pre/post menopause, she is also a Level 4 PT and holds a professional nutritional qualification.The lights help show which setting you’re on and will signal when it’s almost out of juice, ensuring you never have to skip a post-workout pummel. The massage arm packs one hell of a punch and proved effective at flushing testers' aching muscles with blood, helping them recover from high volume sessions. 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). The cooling head needs freezing for four hours before use but is perfect to cool down after a workout or to soothe minor injuries.

If you’re after a small massage gun that still offers versatility, consider this fuss-friendly Boots offering. Not necessarily a problem, but you may want to warn flatmates before you commence a foam rolling sesh. Note, this machine comes with just two massage heads, which is less than the others on this list, but it you’re after quick and easy muscle relief, it’s no problem. There was a tiny bit of dragging against the skin when using the ball head and the short handle was slightly awkward for reaching the lower back, but that’s the case with most compact massage guns.

The TE is definitely easier to hold and maneuver since it's lighter and dimensions are slightly smaller. The gun is charged with USB c, you will only find a cable in the box but no actual charger but it can be hooked to any USB port.

Our Good Housekeeping Institute fitness expert put a range of top massage guns from leading brands to the test on their sore muscles and found the best to suit all needs and budgets. One of the attachments recently became loose and would not stay on, I contacted vendor support, and after a few quick communication, a brand new unit was sent my way, including a new massage gun.

Don't use it on strains or sprains and speak to your doctor first if you have osteoporosis or high blood pressure. The gun itself feels very sturdy and with quality finishes, has some real weight in it and works really well. Our expert tester trialled a range of massage guns over a three-week period, using them after a wide range of exercises, from weightlifting and running to HIIT and yoga.

It doesn’t take long for me to find their recommendations for calf massage, and I start with the air cushion head to reduce sensitivity while working into the muscle. There are four routines to choose from on the device, but they recommend connecting to the user-friendly Therabody app for myriad personalised options that target specific aches and pains. It’s also very easy to manoeuvre and the speed button is perfectly placed at the back of the gun, with an LED light to clearly indicate battery level. It comes with a choice of five massage heads, has the longest battery life of the models we tested and moves fluidly over skin without dragging.It’s probably overkill for the average gym goer but for serious athletes, this is the crème de la crème. It’s ideal for taking to the gym or track and it comes with a travel pouch to keep it safe, but charge it up before you leave as the charger doesn’t fit into the bag. The short handle felt slightly awkward to grip and made reaching those tight spots on our back difficult, but this is a common issue with smaller massage guns.