The 7 Best Massage Tools for Ache-Free Workouts

If you’re looking for an advanced percussion massager, look no further than the TheraGun Pro Plus. This percussion massager is equipped with six different massage therapies and five different attachments that can be swapped out depending on the kind of massage needed (ball, thumb, dampener, micro-point, and wedge).

You can further customize your massage as there are three vibration speeds and a heart rate monitor which can be viewed on its LCD screen. In addition to the five attachments, this device has LED light therapy built into it and can connect to the Therabody app via Bluetooth using a smartphone.

If a manual foam roller is on your massage tools checklist, consider this high-density foam roller from OPTP. Made with closed-cell expanded polypropylene foam, this roller can be especially useful if you’re experiencing musical adhesions on those larger muscles.

It’s available in several 36, 12, and 18-inch sizes and half and round shapes. And, since it only weighs 1.1 pounds, you can keep this foam roller inside of your gym bag or carry it in your hand. Regardless of how you choose to use this roller, it can be easily cleaned using a disinfecting wipe or wet cloth with dish soap.

Searching for a vibrating foam roller? Trigger Point’s Grid Vibe Plus made with EVA foam is a solid choice. With four vibration frequencies, you can personalize your massage to make it feel right to you (and your muscles). Plus, this foam roller’s smaller diameter allows you to more accurately target certain tissue areas for more effective relief.

Although its battery life only lasts for two hours per charge, it includes an AC charger. Even though we don’t think you’ll need to, we think it’s important for you to know that you can return this roller up to 90 days after you receive it if it doesn’t meet your preferences.

The Tiger Tail Massage Stick is great if you want a self-massage tool that you can use to massage almost all of your muscles (by yourself and without sitting). As a result of its two gripping areas at the side, you’re able to control how much pressure you apply and the depth with which you target the muscles using its cushioned center.

Plus, its medical-grade foam is one of the most durable as it is made without the use of added toxins—so you can trust that your massage stick will hold up through a plethora of workouts.

If you’re on the hunt for a foot massager that’ll keep your feet feeling comfortable even after the longest of runs, consider the Cloud massage foot massager. Unlike many other foot massagers, this one features a bar that can be adjusted for optimum comfort so you’re not stuck in one (and oftentimes uncomfortable) position.

Furthermore, there’s no shortage of settings when it comes to this massager as one is able to adjust the heat, air compression, pressure, and vibration settings throughout the massage. In addition to feet, this massager kneads toes, calves, and ankles for a well-rounded experience.

Using a massage roller doesn’t have to be difficult, and Roll Recovery understood that when it created the R8 Plus massager. This massage tool is easy to use thanks to its adjustment dial which can be modified to achieve the desired level of pressure.

If you have destination races coming up, you don’t have to worry about this gadget being flagged by security since it’s TSA-approved. Whether you prefer to keep your massages light or like them firmer, you can rest assured that your muscles will receive a deep-tissue massage when you have this in your hands.

If you’re looking for a massage tool, but don’t want to break the bank, this muscle roller from Kamileo is a great option. In addition to its under $15 price tag, this muscle roller is unique in that it is much quieter than many others as a result of the gaps between the gears which prevent squeaking and any other unwanted noises.

It’s perfect for a variety of athletes from runners to yoga aficionados. If you’re giving this as a gift, it comes inside a gift box containing instructions so they can get right to massaging once opened.