One of the most common questions we get from VitaCorex customers is whether it is better to use a massage gun in the morning or at night. The honest answer is that both times are beneficial but they serve different purposes. In this post we are going to break down exactly what happens when you use your massage gun at each time of day so you can decide what works best for your lifestyle and health goals.
Using Your Massage Gun in the Morning
Using your massage gun first thing in the morning is an excellent way to wake up your body and prepare it for the day ahead. During sleep your body goes into a state of rest and your muscles can become stiff especially if you sleep in an awkward position or if you have underlying muscle tension. A morning massage gun session helps to loosen this stiffness, increase blood flow throughout your body, and activate your muscles so you feel more alert, energized, and ready to move.
Morning use is particularly beneficial for people who exercise in the morning as it helps warm up the muscles before training and reduces the risk of injury. It is also excellent for office workers who want to start the day with loose relaxed muscles before sitting at a desk for hours.
Recommended Morning Routine
Start with your neck and shoulders for 2 minutes using the fork or flat head on Level 1. Move to your lower back for 2 minutes using the round head on Level 1 or 2. Then work on your thighs for 2 minutes and finish with your calves for 2 minutes. This 8 minute routine is enough to wake up your entire body and set a positive energetic tone for the rest of your day.
Using Your Massage Gun at Night
Using your massage gun in the evening or before bed is arguably even more beneficial than morning use for most people. Throughout the day your muscles accumulate tension, lactic acid from physical activity, and the physical effects of stress. A night time massage gun session helps to release all of this accumulated tension, relax your nervous system, and prepare your body for deep restful sleep.
Studies have shown that massage before sleep increases the production of serotonin and reduces cortisol which is the stress hormone. This results in falling asleep faster, achieving deeper sleep, and waking up feeling more refreshed and rested.
Recommended Night Routine
Start with your upper back and shoulders for 3 minutes using the flat or round head on Level 1 or 2. Move to your arms and forearms for 2 minutes. Then spend 5 minutes on your feet and calves which carry a lot of strain throughout the day. Use Level 1 for your feet as this is a sensitive area. Finish the session and go to bed within 30 minutes to take full advantage of the relaxation effect.
The Verdict — Morning or Night?
If you can only use your massage gun once a day and you exercise in the morning use it in the morning for warm up and recovery. If you exercise in the evening or if your main goal is relaxation and better sleep, use it at night. If you want the maximum benefit, use it twice a day — a short 8-to-10-minute session in the morning and a slightly longer 10-to-15-minute session at night.
Get Your VitalCorex Massage Gun and Muscle Recovery PDF Guide
For a complete day by day routine that tells you exactly when and how to use your massage gun for maximum results order the VitalCorex Massage Gun together with our Muscle Recovery PDF Guide. The guide includes separate morning and night routines, a 30 day challenge, speed guides, and attachment tips. Order both today from VitaCorex Store and transform how your body feels in just 30 days.