Massage guns have been credited with increasing athletic performance, accelerating recovery, and increasing mobility.

All of this could help endurance athletes, but what does scientific research say?

Interestingly enough, research hasn’t found conclusive evidence of a specific mechanism that makes you faster, but massage guns do seem to create a strong placebo effect that could actually improve your endurance performance.

So how should you use them to get the benefits, and what risks should you know about?

Tune in to find out, and leave your comments below!

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Rhabdomyolysis After the Use of Percussion Massage Gun: A Case Report - Chen, 2021: [ Ссылка ]
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