Therabody Theragun Professional Plus Evaluate: Intense Muscle Aid

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A Private Masseuse Restoration or Overkill?

Whether or not you’re recovering from marathon coaching or making an attempt to unkink your shoulders after hours spent hunched over a display, 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 thought for and layers on warmth remedy, vibration, and near-infrared LED tech for an all-in-one restoration device. It’s half jackhammer, half spa remedy (normal security tips, right here).

There’s even an non-compulsory chilly remedy attachment. A handheld model is healthier—you gained’t catch me dunking right into a chilly plunge on this lifetime.

A Private Masseuse

Overhead view of Therabody Theragun Pro Plus a black angular personal massager with detachable rounded end.

At $600, the Professional Plus is an funding, and it appears the half. The matte black casing—made out of sturdy plastic and TPU—feels strong, the OLED display offers it an opulent edge, and the triangular multi-grip design helps distribute weight to cut 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 incorporates a power meter so you’ll be able to see precisely how a lot strain you’re making use of. I loved this characteristic as a result of it felt like a fragile nudge for me to use extra strain. This will also be helpful for others who may go manner too laborious.

Open case for the Therabody Theragun Pro Plus a black angular personal massager showing 6 compartments for the...

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 scorching 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 suitable with Therabody’s chilly remedy attachment, however for $89 additional, it looks like an upsell. After testing it, I’d additionally say it’s not important except you’re a fan of distinction remedy.

What Are the Completely different Attachments Used For?

Dampener: Use on tender muscular tissues or bony areas.
Customary Ball: For full-body therapeutic massage to cut 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 muscular tissues and speed up restoration.
Vibration: Use on muscular tissues and joints for ache, circulation, and delicate therapies.
Chilly Remedy (bought individually): Reduces ache, swelling and irritation.

How Do I Clear My Theragun?

In keeping with Therabody’s web site, solely use a Magic Eraser or damp fabric to wipe your machine. This additionally applies for many of the attachments, aside from the Supersoft (not suitable with the Professional Plus).

Restoration or Overkill?

With regards to energy, the Professional Plus delivers. Its 16-millimeter amplitude and five-speed settings (1,750-2,400 RPM) make it one of the intense massages in the marketplace. The redesigned EQ-150 brushless motor can be 20 p.c quieter than the earlier technology, which is a pleasant enchancment. It’s not silent however shouldn’t be bothersome when you’ve got housemates or pets. Battery life varies primarily based on the options you employ, but it surely’s round 150 minutes with commonplace settings.

That mentioned, a few of the options can really feel additional. As an illustration, Therabody touts its near-infrared LED remedy as a restoration booster that will increase blood circulate and reduces muscle soreness. An organization examine backs this up, however in day by day use, the results are tough to note except you’re recovering from an harm. 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 not often used it.