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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Plus, as an avid runner and gymgoer, she knows exactly what to look for when finding the right gymwear, fitness tracker or earphones. Percussive therapy has a variety of benefits, helping to prevent body aches and pains, greatly reducing muscle tension in seconds, boosting mobility and range of motion, and increasing blood flow to the area to reduce soreness, tightness and pain,’ explains Dr Jason Wersland, chiropractor and Therabody founder.

We did find it a little bulky and heavy – it's certainly not one you can tuck in your pocket – so we’d save this one for thorough recovery sessions at home. Our panel confirmed they all did a stellar job when it came to massaging tight muscles and releasing knots post-run. Therabody is an expert in producing game-changing massage guns, known especially for the ergonomic triangular handle that made this gun extremely easy to use, even on our back. The accompanying app is excellent too, and offers personalised routines according to your needs – it can even control the gun’s speed via Bluetooth, so you can really relax.The TE is definitely easier to hold and maneuver since it's lighter and dimensions are slightly smaller. It doesn’t seem quite as powerful as some of the other guns we tried, so we nearly always used it on the highest setting, but it’s great for a quick blast after the gym to prevent muscles getting tight. 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. Speaking of which, the app is excellent, offering warm-up and cool-down massage routines and alerting you if you’re using too much force. There are loads 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.

She loves talking about running with a community of inclusive and supportive runners, and Women's Running is the perfect space for this.They are usually handheld, battery-powered tools that use rapid and repetitive pulsating movements to deliver ‘percussive therapy’ to a localised area, penetrating deep into the muscles. It's also a great option for first-time massage gun users, not only because it’s a more affordable model, but the LED lights help show which setting you’re on and its simple-to-use Bluetooth app guides you through pain-relieving routines. A USB cable is included for recharging its sizeable battery on the go too, but there's no charging head. The handle is a little short, making it difficult to soothe aching lower back muscles, but it's compact enough to massage your legs fully, making it a top pick for runners. With the Bob and Brad C2, it’s an attachment unto itself, and I can finally understand its benefits.

The only downside is the short handle, which makes it awkward to tackle hard-to-reach areas, but that’s a small flaw for on otherwise exceptional product. 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.There are three speed settings and four interchangeable heads (a ball, fork, bullet and flat head) for alleviating aches and pains, whether you need some post-exercise relief or you’ve been hunched over your desk for too long. Weighing in at just over 500g, it’s also a good option for keeping in your gym bag or taking to the track. The definition of a smooth operator, it glided over our muscles seamlessly, the speed button was well placed and easy to reach while in use, and the brushless motor proved pretty darn quiet.