A MASSAGE GUN can be instrumental in creating a lasting and regular recovery routine at home. As someone who regularly hits two workouts a day, bringing recovery into my daily life has been huge in ...

The percussion massage group received 5-minute treatments with a massage gun immediately after exercise, then again at 24 and 48 hours post-workout. The control group received no treatment.

The reality is that most of the purported physiological benefits of massage aren’t backed by strong evidence. A 2020 meta-analysis of massage’s effect on performance and recovery reviewed 29 ...

Your chances of getting hurt depend on the sport, as does the likely location of your injury. Strains and sprains are the most common across all sports, accounting for about 40% of all types. A ...

Dr R Ogai, Laboratory for Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, Chukyo University Graduate School of Health and Sport Sciences, 101 Tokodachi, Kaizu-cho, Toyota, 470-0393 Aichi, Japan; rogyai{at}yahoo ...

Objective To synthesise the evidence regarding the risks and benefits of physical activity (PA), prescribed aerobic exercise treatment, rest, cognitive activity and sleep during the first 14 days ...

Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with.