DRUM AND PACE
The Hypervolt
has three speed
settings that go
from 2400 to 3200
percussions per
minute.STRANGE VIBES
At 79dB it’s quiet
for a percussion
massage gun, but
you might still get
funny looks from
the neighbours.
What’s the story?
Recovery is an essential part of
any fitness regime; but if you’re
like us, it’s hard enough to find
time to get a workout in, let
alone book a massage or
torture yourself with a foam
roller afterwards. Percussion
therapy guns relieve muscular
aches, push out knots, help
improve range of motion, boost
blood circulation and basically
reduce post-exercise muscle
soreness or help you limber up
for a session.
The latest design from
Hyperice has a high-torque
60W brushless motor with
three levels of punishment
pressure, five interchangeable
heads for targeting specific
muscle groups, plus Bluetooth
connectivity and controls
that automatically adjust
as you follow a guided routine.
Hyperice is a big deal: it’s
recently signed deals with
the NBA and, sadly, Tottenham.Is it any good?
If you’ve ever experienced the
sweet agony of a good foam
roller recovery session, you will
love the Hypervolt. It’s brutal,targeted and brilliant at blasting
away workout stiffness, and
a few minutes a day will make
a big difference.
You don’t need Bluetooth for
it to be effective, but embrace
the tech and your body will
thank you. It pulls data from
your fitness app (iOS only),
analyses how hard you worked
and creates a recovery routine
for you, even changing speed
based on different body parts
to maximise its effectiveness.
Battery life is three hours.
At over £300 the Hypervolt
Bluetooth is certainly a bit ofan investment – but given
that an hour’s professional
massage will cost you at least
£50, it’s an easy purchase to
justify if working out is a big
part of your life. If all you do is
jog around the park a bit and
do a few burpees then we’d
recommend a £15 foam roller
for now... but when you do
sign up for Tough Mudder,
this thing should be on your
shopping list.Price £349 / stuff.tv/Hyperice
O Bluetooth O iOS
O 250x130x80mm, 1.1kgHyperice Hypervolt Bluetooth
STUFF SAYS A sadistic wellness coach that will pummel you into a new personal best +++++
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