Get the most out of your Theragun

With the following tips, you can massage optimally with your Theragun.

Tip 1. Use the Therabody app.

Tip 2. Choose the best moment.

Tip 3. Place the massage gun in the right spot.

Tip 4. Hold the massage gun firmly.

Tip 5. Use different attachments.

Tip 6. Know why you use a massage gun.

You can connect some Theragun massagers to the Therabody app for extra guidance and tips. Since the massager penetrates more deeply into your muscle tissue than a standard massage, it takes a while to get used to. The massage may feel painful the first couple of weeks, so it's important to build up the massages in a controlled way. The app guides you through this phase and shows you personalized training courses. That way, you know exactly how much pressure you should use for the right massage power, which movements you should make, and how long you should continue the massage.

You can use a Theragun before or after your workout, or even without any workout plans. Use the massage gun before your workout to warm up your muscles and increase your movement range. When you use the device after your workout, you improve your blood flow and supply your organs with oxygen while getting rid of waste products. As a result, the amount of lactic acid in your muscles reduces and your muscles recover more quickly. This also works when you didn't work out, but want to reduce soreness or stiffness.

Turn on the massage gun and test which intensity feels most comfortable on your hand or arm. Always position the device on your skin at a straight angle and without applying extra pressure. Start at the tendon (for example the top of your arm) and move the appliance left and right for 10 seconds. Next, you do the same at the other end of your muscle. Move the massage gun from top to bottom along the length of your muscle for another 10 seconds.

Thanks to the triangular shape, you can hold the Theragun 3 different ways. Since the attachment always needs to be placed on your skin at a right angle, it's useful to test the different ways to grip it. Hold the massage gun in your left hand to reach your right shoulder or the right side of your back and the other way around. Try out what works best for you.

You can use different attachments on a Theragun. Which attachments you receive differs per massage gun. Each Theragun massager has a standard attachment that you can use on any part of the body. For a more personalized massage, you can use other types of attachments. For example, there's a more pointy attachment for a deeper massage or an elongated attachment for a larger surface.

With a massage gun, you can relieve the soreness in your muscles, prepare your muscles for a workout, or promote recovery after a workout. The massage gun uses speed, power, and depth. They can provide as much as 30kg power without losing any speed, which a standard massager or manual therapy could never reach. Since you can set the speed and the amount of pressure yourself, the Theragun is suitable for both professional athletes and people who prefer the couch.