Whether it’s to boost performance or recover from a hard workout, massage guns should be used in short sessions. Additionally, it’s recommended to use them when needed between 2-3 times a day.
For pre-workout sessions, float the massager over targeted muscles for 30-40 seconds to activate them for the task ahead.
During activity muscles can be re-activated periodically by floating the gun 10-15 seconds over specific areas. This helps with spasms and fatigue to keep muscles ready for action.
Post-workout, athletes can float the massager across any given muscle for up to a recommended 2 minutes for optimal recovery.
As described above, working muscles over 2 minutes may lead to injury or bruising. However, you’ll find this to be all that’s needed to receive any benefit from these machines.
Additionally, most recommended sessions will be between 10-30 seconds on any given area to start. And, there’s no real limit to how long you can use it around the body if you have different ailment areas, just keep it moving to prevent skin sensitivity