Whether or not you’re recovering from marathon coaching or making an attempt to unkink your shoulders after hours spent hunched over a display screen, percussive remedy can assist. Therabody has lengthy led the therapeutic massage gun house, and its Theragun Professional Plus (sixth-generation) is the corporate’s most bold mannequin but. It takes the deep-tissue percussive remedy Theragun is understood for and layers on warmth remedy, vibration, and near-infrared LED tech for an all-in-one restoration instrument. It’s half jackhammer, half spa remedy (common security tips, right here).
There’s even an non-compulsory chilly remedy attachment. A handheld model is best—you gained’t catch me dunking right into a chilly plunge on this lifetime.
A Private Masseuse
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At $600, the Professional Plus is an funding, and it appears the half. The matte black casing—produced from sturdy plastic and TPU—feels stable, the OLED display screen offers it an expensive edge, and the triangular multi-grip design helps distribute weight to scale back wrist pressure. Nonetheless, at 3.63 kilos (with out attachments), it’s the heaviest Theragun but. Holding it overhead for lengthy durations will really feel like a exercise in itself.
The OLED display screen includes a pressure meter so you’ll be able to see precisely how a lot stress you’re making use of. I loved this characteristic as a result of it felt like a fragile nudge for me to use extra stress. This may also be helpful for others who may go approach too exhausting.
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The Professional Plus comes with seven attachments: the usual 5 (Dampener, Customary Ball, Thumb, Micro-Level, and Wedge), plus two specialised heads for percussive warmth and vibration remedy. The heated attachment has three temperature settings (113°F, 122°F, 131°F). It doesn’t get as sizzling as a heating pad, however when paired with percussion, it feels spa-like.
I began utilizing it pre-workout on my quads, and it made a noticeable distinction in how stiff I felt going right into a spin class. The Professional Plus can be appropriate with Therabody’s chilly remedy attachment, however for $89 further, it seems like an upsell. After testing it, I’d additionally say it’s not important until you’re a fan of distinction remedy.
What Are the Totally different Attachments Used For?
- Dampener: Use on tender muscle tissue or bony areas.
- Customary Ball: For full-body therapeutic massage to scale back pressure.
- Thumb: For set off factors and the decrease again to alleviate knots.
- Micro-Level: For elevated stimulation and circulation.
- Wedge: For shoulder blades, IT bands, scraping, and flushing.
- Percussive Warmth: Loosen up stiff muscle tissue and speed up restoration.
- Vibration: Use on muscle tissue and joints for ache, circulation, and delicate remedies.
- Chilly Remedy (bought individually): Reduces ache, swelling and irritation.
How Do I Clear My Theragun?
In accordance with Therabody’s web site, solely use a Magic Eraser or damp fabric to wipe your gadget. This additionally applies for many of the attachments, apart from the Supersoft (not appropriate with the Professional Plus).
Restoration or Overkill?
In relation to energy, the Professional Plus delivers. Its 16-millimeter amplitude and five-speed settings (1,750-2,400 RPM) make it probably the most intense massages in the marketplace. The redesigned EQ-150 brushless motor can be 20 p.c quieter than the earlier era, which is a pleasant enchancment. It’s not silent however shouldn’t be bothersome if in case you have housemates or pets. Battery life varies based mostly on the options you employ, however it’s round 150 minutes with commonplace settings.
That mentioned, a number of the options can really feel further. For example, Therabody touts its near-infrared LED remedy as a restoration booster that will increase blood circulation and reduces muscle soreness. An organization research backs this up, however in day by day use, the consequences are tough to note until you’re recovering from an damage. There’s additionally a built-in biometric sensor for coronary heart price monitoring, however in follow, it didn’t add a lot to my expertise, and I hardly ever used it.
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{Photograph}: Boutayna Chokrane
