At first, we found the Theragun Elite a little intimidating and powerful - and always used the lowest setting to test it out. Note, the Vyper 3 device is rather loud when placed on the floor due to the vibrations, so you’ll have to time your massaging sessions carefully to avoid disturbing others.

Attachments: Most of our recommended massage guns come with a set of free interchangeable massage heads, usually made from foam or rubber. Ideal for those who are after an intense foam rolling experience, it has a smooth shell and diamond-shaped ridges that allow you to get deep into your muscles and address any knots or trigger points.

Anyone fretting about cellulite issues will also get some comfort from the dedicated Cellulite head, which on the medium intensity setting can tackle quads, hamstring muscles, upper arms and glutes. The device is best for those who exercise regularly, and for those who experience DOMS, those people may benefit from the use of our physion mini. Rob Clymo has been a tech journalist for more years than he can actually remember, having started out in the wacky world of print magazines before discovering the power of the internet. One of the cheaper options on this list, the HoMedics Physio Massage Gun is also one of the simpler options on offer. 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.

The Ball head can be used with medium intensity for quads, hamstrings, glutes, pecs, deltoids, feet and hands.While there are other massage guns that will get the job done, many with slightly less oomph than the performance on show here, there’s no doubt the HoMedics Pro Physio Massage Gun will be ideal for anyone serious about tackling muscle fatigue in all of its many guises. It also offers impressive battery life, providing up to six hours of action between charges, as much as premium models. After many years running races and marathons, she now trains and competes in CrossFit and Olympic lifting. The HoMedics Pro Physio Massage Gun is an impressive box of tricks that aims to take the strain out of muscle fatigue.

The Theragun Elite’s little brother is even smaller than the Power Plate Mini+ and offers a deeper sports massage (12mm).This action results in muscular and fascial lengthening and strengthening, leading to improved muscle strength and enhanced muscle recovery. The MyoLite, claimed to be the world’s most compact massage gun, is both budget and travel-friendly - and could probably fit in a hand or gym bag.

And while even the low speeds are quite intense, the longer we use it, the more comfortable we get cranking it up, especially on larger muscle groups like hamstrings.

We felt it was very effective at relieving sore muscles after a workout and was easy to hold and quiet. This results in fascial and muscular strengthening and lengthening which leads to improve muscle strength and enhanced muscle recovery. It is very thorough, detailing muscle groups and how long to focus on each group with each of the four heads and four-speed settings.