A look at the best massage guns for percussive therapy
Finding time for proper workout recovery is — but shouldn't have to be — a luxury.
Between a job, social life, and chasing eight hours of sleep, workouts get squeezed into the day's only free time slot. A proper cool down (let alone a massage) is usually the thing that gets half-assed, or else skipped completely.
Percussion massage guns make it possible for you to nurture your tissues and sore muscles without waiting for an appointment with a physical therapist or massage therapist.
The mesmerizing skin ripples that you've probably seen in an Instagram ad are more than a weird flex: The form of portable muscle therapy that started with professional athletes has trickled down into the lives of your average gym-goer who doesn't have the time or money for foam rolling sessions on sore days. Read more...
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Theragun ProPro athletes stan the Theragun for its high-velocity reps and six swappable attachments.
- Battery life: 300 minutes (includes two 150-minute batteries)
- Speed settings: 5
- Force: 60 pounds
- Strokes per minute: 1,750 - 2,400
- Stroke depth: 16 mm
- Interchangeable tips: 6
BEST MIX OF POWERFUL AND PEACEFUL
Hyperice Hypervolt PlusThese high-powered vibrations are great for general soreness without losing the peaceful massage experience.
- Battery life: 180 minutes
- Speed settings: 3
- Force: 57 pounds
- Strokes per minute: 2,000 to 3,200
- Stroke depth: 16 mm
- Interchangeable tips: 5
BUDGET PICK
Exerscribe Vybe ProThe manageable price point and robust speed settings of the Vybe Pro make it great for beginners.
- Battery life: 180 minutes
- Speed settings: 9
- Strokes per minute: 1,800 to 3,400
- Stroke depth: 16 mm
- Interchangeable tips: 5
- Force: 33 pounds
QUIETEST
HydragunYour most tranquil massage gun experience will come from the less-powerful, whisper-quiet Hydragun.
- Battery life: Up to 6 hours
- Speed settings: 6
- Strokes per minute: 1,200 to 3,200
- Interchangeabke tis: 6
- Force: 30 pounds
BEST PORTABLE MASSAGER
Hypervolt GoKeep up with recovery on the road with the mini Hypervolt that has decent settings for the compact size.
- Battery life: 150 minutes
- Speed settings: 3
- Strokes per minute: 2,200 – 3,200
- Stroke depth: 10 mm
- Interchangeable heads: 2
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