How to Use Theragun for Running | Theragun Massage Gun Tips, Routines, Protocols

Man running — THERABODY ROUTINES AND PROTOCOLS

Go the distance with Therabody

Whether you’re training to break your PR or a brisk walk around the block is more your speed, the Theragun gives your body the muscle activation and recovery it needs to get more out of every mile.

Recover faster and experience a fuller, looser stride with a more effective deep muscle treatment and routines designed to help runners at every level go a little further than yesterday.

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PRE-RUN WARM-UP | TOTAL TIME: 6 MINUTES

Prepare your body for your best run yet.

During warm-up, sweep the Theragun back and forth across your feet, shins, calves, hamstrings, quads, and glutes for 30 seconds each. This improves the mobility of your hips which can support your stride length, increase blood flow to the working muscles, and prepare the joints and tendons for the run ahead.

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POST-RUN RECOVERY | TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES

Hit the ground running the next time around.

It’s no secret, running can be hard on the body. But with the right recovery routine, you’ll hit the ground running tomorrow sans the soreness and stiffness. Hit those crucial lower body muscle groups with 1-minute sweeps each.

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Cone attachment

For pinpoint muscle treatment, trigger points, and small muscle areas like hands and feet.

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AILMENT SUPPORT | TOTAL TIME: 8 MINUTES

Theragun for plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries runners deal with. If you are a runner who deals with plantar fasciitis, try targeting your feet and calves for up to 2 minutes each with the Theragun. Option to use the Cone attachment on your feet, specifically designed to pinpoint areas around these small muscles.

Combine with: Downward Dog Stretch and Standing/Wall Facing Calf Stretch to alleviate some of the pressure you feel in your ankles and feet during a long run.

Supersoft™ attachment

For those extra sensitive areas.

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AILMENT SUPPORT | TOTAL TIME: 4 MINUTES

Side-step shin splints.

Shin splints can happen when your muscles, tendons, and bone tissue are overworked. Slowly sweep along your shins for 2 minutes each using the Supersoft™ attachment to increase circulation and work through tightness in this area. Option to use the Dampener attachment, for a firmer touch.