A one-time purchase could save you cash on regular massages, just without the incense and the dark room. Like any piece of medical equipment, you have to be careful when using a massage gun," says Paterson. If you’re a regular gym-goer who takes training and recovery seriously, then a high-powered massage gun with Bluetooth and a companion fitness app will be a worthwhile investment.

However, because it's printed on paper rather than presented in an app (as with the Power Plate Mini+), it's a little fiddly to use with one hand while wielding the massage gun in the other. The uncompromising Arrow head is a high intensity option worth trying too, covering hip flexors, traps, forearms, hands and feet. At the end of each review, we’ll tell you what kind of use, and individual, each gun is best suited for as well as a list of any weak points we found.It wasn’t immediately obvious how you get the heads in and back out again, although the action seems to be twist and push/pull now we’ve been using it for a while. It comes with four head attachments—as well as a smart app that is very helpful with initial setup, and even provides how-to video guides. The base of the massager also has a twist action for powering up and cycling through the three different intensity levels. If you've never had a massage and struggle with the idea, a percussive massage device, even a cheap one, could be a good place to start improving your range of motion.

It comes in a cool carrying case that contains everything needed to tackle aches and pains via three powerful massage settings. In the rare moments he's not working he's usually out and about on one of numerous e-bikes in his collection. You’re guided through these combinations and helped to achieve your perfect massage programme by the app. Our powerful/Ultra Quiet/Portable comes with multi-speed functionality (30 speeds) and the device can operate at up to 5,000 hits per minute with 70 lb of force and the charge can last up to 8 hours.The brushless motor is surprisingly quiet, and the battery lasts an impressive five hours on a single charge.

It also offers impressive battery life, providing up to six hours of action between charges, as much as premium models. So, it’s not surprising the popularity of massage guns has boomed, especially during lockdown when appointments outside the home were impossible. One of the smallest and lightest guns we tested, it’s the same size as a bottle of water making it perfect to add to your gym bag or take on holiday. This hero model is hard to fault; it’s a little heavy and our arms started to ache after a while, but that’s a tiny quibble.

It felt noisy at first, but doesn't take long to get used to - and packs a serious punch on deep muscle soreness after a long run.