The Russian market, as always, processes Western trends with a slight delay, and we are only now overcoming the ten-year “gap” between the demand for percussion devices, or percussion massagers.
The content of the article:
- Percussion massager as an assistant for an athlete - on the example of TimTam
- What are they doing
- Thus the percussionist:
- One of these massagers is TimTam
- Key features of the PRO version:
- How does this help the runner?
But we have a lot of such "hype" pieces at once. The market is very capacious, the demand is very specific, and the range is already colossal.
The main audience, of course, is once again athletes, moreover, of the widest profile. The promotion model in the west primarily focuses on MMA fighters. Already they are followed by more "safe" activities: running, triathlon, etc.
The second category of consumers is a business segment: coaches, masseurs. And then - all comers. Hence the division by the price of the devices themselves, and the build quality as a result.
At the top are professional devices at a price of $ 500 - $ 700, followed by the "pop segment" - around 300, and Chinese imitators from 5000 rubles close the circle. The most expensive percussion massager costs about 300 thousand rubles!
What are they doing
A percussion massager - like any electronic device, if quite roughly - is an alternative to manual labor. He performs one of the types of massage, the so-called "shock".
The power of the motor in this case exceeds that of a person, which provides a deeper massage and a stronger effect on the muscles. Massage has no magical power, and there is no need to prove its effectiveness after training.
In this sense, the percussion massager simply takes over, firstly, part of the work, improving its quality. And, secondly, it allows you to massage yourself and instantly! A 5-minute TimTam session is equivalent to a 30-minute massage roller or a massage session of the same duration.
Instant availability is essential! For example, a number of studies have noted that vibration massage is a good way to prevent so-called DOMS, or delayed muscle pain syndrome (DOMS).
For muscle recovery, shock massage can be effectively used along with other techniques: immersion in the cold, in water, using compression clothing.
Thus the percussionist:
- Provides a deep impact on muscles after workouts
- Promotes Faster Muscle Recovery
- Prevents Delayed Muscle Pain Syndrome
- Eases pain in a specific moment
One of these massagers is TimTam
TimTam is a novelty on the domestic market, it is included in both "categories" of devices (professional, amateur) and has corresponding prices: now there are two models on the market - 49 thousand and 25 thousand rubles.
Key features of the PRO version:
- 3 optimal speed settings for relaxing and / or revitalizing massage (up to 2800 bpm)
- 4 preset operating modes
- Light weight - up to 1 kg
- Unique heating function
Also, an important factor that should be noted is the rotation of the massaging element by 175 degrees, which provides convenient access to hard-to-reach areas of the body on your own!
TimTam works cordlessly and comes with a replaceable battery, which allows it to be mobile and provides twice the runtime. All necessary massage balls are also included, including a heated handpiece.
Intuitive controls, convenient buttons and a small display - everything is conveniently located on the body of the massager.
How does this help the runner?
TimTam, as a remedy for recovery and pain relief, has no specific sport or location restrictions.
It can work on any leg muscles!
It's no secret that intense training can cause some discomfort in the future, and there's no need to talk about how a runner can finish a marathon. 
Percussion is designed to relieve fatigue, swelling, and relieve pain!
