Скачать или смотреть The Science Behind Massage Guns | What Research Actually Says About Recovery & Performance

You’ve seen them everywhere — athletes, influencers, and trainers pounding away with massage guns, claiming faster recovery and better performance. 💪⚡️
But are they really as effective as they look… or just expensive vibrating toys?

In this episode, we break down the science behind massage guns (also known as percussive therapy) and explore what the latest research says about their effects on recovery, flexibility, soreness, and performance.

📚 What You’ll Learn:
What systematic reviews and studies reveal about short-term flexibility and range-of-motion gains 🧘‍♂️
Why Ferreira et al., 2023 found little benefit for strength or explosive power 🏋️‍♂️
How Leabeater et al., 2024 showed no recovery improvement—and even more soreness—after use 😬
Why Putra Wardana et al., 2024 reported lower perceived fatigue despite unchanged performance ⚖️
What decades of massage research (Poppendieck et al., 2016) teach us about realistic recovery benefits 🧠

💬 Key Takeaway:Massage guns can improve short-term flexibility and perceived recovery, but they don’t replace proper training, rest, or nutrition. Use them as a complementary recovery tool, not a performance enhancer.

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