The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy

The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy

Theragun Sense 让日常身体恢复变得出奇简单

As my 20s are set to come to an end later this year, I’ve officially reached the age where sleeping in the wrong position or stretching just a little too far can cause aches and pains. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of massage guns, mostly because I’ve tried a few off-brand ones and just assumed they’d eventually end up collecting dust in a drawer. But after a few weeks of testing the Therabody Theragun Sense (2nd Gen), I was surprised. Turns out massage guns aren’t as gimmicky as I had thought.

随着我 20 多岁的时光即将在今年晚些时候结束,我正式步入了这样一个年纪:睡姿不对或拉伸过度都可能导致浑身酸痛。我一直对筋膜枪持怀疑态度,主要是因为我试用过一些杂牌产品,并认为它们最终只会落得在抽屉里吃灰的下场。但在测试了 Therabody Theragun Sense(第二代)几周后,我感到非常惊喜。事实证明,筋膜枪并不像我想象的那样只是个噱头。

The Theragun Sense, which retails for $299, is a wellness-focused massage gun that’s designed for everyday aches, muscle tension, relaxation, and soreness. It’s more of a gentle massaging and relaxation tool rather than a hardcore recovery massage gun. If you’re looking for more of a deep-tissue massage, it might be worth checking out the Theragun PRO or Prime. But if you don’t need a super heavy-duty massage gun with features like heated therapy and deep-tissue capabilities, the Theragun Sense is a great option for everyday use.

Theragun Sense 的零售价为 299 美元,是一款专注于健康的筋膜枪,专为缓解日常酸痛、肌肉紧张、放松身心和减轻疲劳而设计。与其说它是硬核的恢复型筋膜枪,不如说它更像是一款温和的按摩放松工具。如果你追求深层组织按摩,或许可以考虑 Theragun PRO 或 Prime 系列。但如果你不需要那种具备热疗和深层组织按摩等功能的超重型筋膜枪,那么 Theragun Sense 是日常使用的绝佳选择。

My favorite thing about the massage gun is that it features built-in visually guided routines. The device comes with four routines, and you can access additional routines through the Therabody app and sync your favorite ones to the device using Bluetooth.

这款筋膜枪最让我喜欢的地方在于它内置了可视化引导程序。设备自带四种按摩程序,你还可以通过 Therabody 应用程序获取更多程序,并利用蓝牙将你最喜欢的程序同步到设备上。

Image Credits: Therabody / The Theragun Sense has an LCD screen that walks you through routines step by step. Once you select a routine, the screen shows you exactly where to use the massage gun, how long to spend on each area, and how much pressure to apply.

图片来源:Therabody / Theragun Sense 配备了一块 LCD 屏幕,可以一步步引导你完成按摩程序。当你选择一个程序后,屏幕会准确显示按摩枪的使用部位、每个部位的按摩时长以及应施加的压力大小。

As someone who never really had an idea of what to do with a massage gun other than pointing it to a sore muscle and hoping for the best, I liked that the Therabody Sense takes a lot of the guesswork out of using a massage gun. My favorite routine was the six-minute “Sleep” routine that’s essentially a quick full-body massage to get you ready for the night. The app lets you choose from many other routines, like “Pre-Walk Warm-up,” “Desk Relief,” “Lower Back Recovery,” and more.

作为一个除了对着酸痛肌肉乱按、祈祷能好转之外,对筋膜枪一窍不通的人,我很喜欢 Therabody Sense,因为它省去了使用筋膜枪时的许多盲目摸索。我最喜欢的是 6 分钟的“睡眠”程序,它本质上是一次快速的全身按摩,能让你为入睡做好准备。该应用程序还提供了许多其他程序供选择,例如“步行前热身”、“办公桌缓解”、“下背部恢复”等。

The massage gun features five speeds to fine-tune pressure to allow for a more relaxing touch, moderate pressure, or a deeper tension release. I liked having the flexibility to change the intensity depending on how sore I was feeling that day. Since the device is designed to be lightweight, I found it easy to hold and get to those spots on my back and shoulders that are harder to reach.

这款筋膜枪具备五档速度,可以微调压力,从而实现更放松的触感、适中的压力或更深层的肌肉紧张释放。我喜欢这种灵活性,可以根据当天身体酸痛的程度来调整强度。由于该设备设计轻便,我发现它很容易握持,能够触及背部和肩部那些难以够到的部位。

Image Credits: Therabody / For people who want more personalization, the Therabody app takes the guided experience a step further with Coach, the company’s AI feature that creates personalized recovery recommendations based on your goals and activity.

图片来源:Therabody / 对于追求个性化体验的用户,Therabody 应用程序通过“教练”(Coach)功能将引导体验提升到了新高度。这是该公司的一项 AI 功能,能根据你的目标和活动情况,为你量身定制恢复建议。

Coach can recommend which part of your body to target, which settings or attachments to use, and when to fit a recovery session into your day. The relatively quiet motor was another feature I appreciated, as I could easily use the device while watching TV or relaxing without the sound of the massage gun acting as a distraction.

“教练”功能可以建议你针对身体的哪个部位进行按摩、使用哪种设置或按摩头,以及何时在日常生活中安排恢复时段。相对安静的电机是另一个让我赞赏的功能,因为我可以在看电视或放松时轻松使用它,而不会被筋膜枪的噪音所干扰。

The Theragun Sense comes with a USB-C charging cable, a travel pouch, and two massage attachments: the Standard Ball and the Dampener, which is designed to target knots and tender areas. Separately, you can purchase the “Supersoft” attachment for $35 for extra sensitive areas on the body.

Theragun Sense 随附一根 USB-C 充电线、一个旅行收纳袋和两个按摩头:标准球形按摩头和减震按摩头(专为针对肌肉结节和敏感区域设计)。此外,你还可以花 35 美元单独购买“超软”(Supersoft)按摩头,用于身体特别敏感的部位。

Overall, the Theragun Sense (2nd Gen) won me over. It’s easy to use, comfortable to hold, and notably takes the guesswork out of using a massage gun. At $299, it isn’t cheap, but I think it’s a great option for people who want an everyday wellness device that can help them relax and recover.

总的来说,Theragun Sense(第二代)成功赢得了我的青睐。它易于使用、握持舒适,最重要的是,它让使用筋膜枪不再需要盲目摸索。299 美元的价格并不便宜,但我认为对于那些想要一款能帮助日常放松和恢复的健康设备的人来说,它是一个绝佳的选择。