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Oh, the aches and pains of modern life. It seems like no matter what sort of movements you do—twisting, bending or simply hunching over your desk—you’re bound to feel a ping of regret somewhere on your body when night time arrives. So it’s no wonder that the massage gun has grown in popularity over the years, and particularly in the last two.
“We’ve probably all had a massage therapist do a targeted move on a tense area like our shoulders,” says certified personal trainer and yoga teacher Deirdre “DeDe” Daniels. “This is what a massage gun can do, times 100! They’re typically less expensive, more convenient, and sometimes more effective than receiving a formal massage.”
Right now, you can get at-home relief with 15 percent off the FlyBy F1 Pro with our exclusive code: 15YahooFLY. Heralded for its ability to relieve muscles throughout the body with a sleek deep-tissue system, the FlyBy F1 Pro can be used every day for a few minutes to make sure your muscles match your to-do list. It has three adjustable speeds and six interchangeable heads to tailor to your specific needs, and weighs less than two pounds so that you don’t have to work too hard to use it. The best part? A FlyBy F1 Pro is only as loud as an electric toothbrush, so you can move it up your back or around your calves while listening to music or watching TV.
Daniels says she’s been using a massage gun personally and on her clients for years, and has seen its long-term benefits. A massage gun is particularly ideal for pre-and-post workout regimens to keep stiffness at bay, she notes, while also increasing flexibility and circulation. But if you’re sore from carrying groceries, writing emails, or sleeping in a weird position, a FlyBy can turn things around—in fact, Daniels says it can also promote more restful shut-eye alongside hydration and a few moments of deep breathing.
“When first starting out, it’s best to use the lowest power setting, keep the pressure light, and use the softest or largest head attachment,” Daniels says. “Keep the gun head moving in small circles, and always avoid your body’s bony structures and, of course, your skull. Focus on the ‘meaty’ parts of the muscles.”
As you picture fewer grimaces and winces whenever you raise your arms or stretch your legs, remember that Daniels also recommends checking with your healthcare provider before you start this regimen. And once you’re in the clear, the only thing you may mention more than how much you love your new FlyBy F1Pro is that you got yours at a discount (Again, that 15 percent off code is 15YahooFLY).
Over 13,000 Amazon reviewers give it five stars. One such reviewer exclaims that it is "worth every dollar— ten times over," explaining that her "permanently tight IT bands and glute muscles are finally relaxed!!!"
“I’m a big believer in the power of massage,” Daniels says. “It can be a fantastic part of a warm-up or cool-down, or even just a few minutes of relaxation.”
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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