A Fitness Expert Explains When to Use a Theragun to Enhance Your Recovery

If you’ve been here for 20 minutes and it already hurts, “Try using your massage gun between sets,” says Duncan. Percussion therapy relieves the burn, ‘wakes up’ the muscles and activates the nervous system. He recommends hitting the muscles you’re working for 10 to 15 seconds. Now jump into the next revamped set.

When are Done sweating and ready for a cool down, Percussion therapy can help you avoid pain, as well as improve your range of motion and flexibility the next day, so you don’t get stuck on the couch. This is when you can take a little more time, Duncan says, “up to two minutes per muscle group.”