Prungo FluxGo

The Prungo FluxGo is a red light therapy device, a premium recovery tool designed to help reduce muscle soreness and support rehabilitation. It’s portable, simple to use and quiet. However, the high price means it’s best suited to athletes with significant or ongoing recovery needs, rather than casual users. Though it does come with a 30-day risk-free trial, which is handy when you’re making such a weighty investment.

Red-light therapy

If you’re wondering what red-light therapy actually is – and you won’t be the only one – well, it involves exposing the body to low-level red and near-infrared light, which penetrates skin and muscle tissue to stimulate mitochondrial activity. Increased cellular energy can enhance tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and support recovery. Research indicates benefits for skin health, muscle performance and joint pain, with growing interest in its role in overall cellular regeneration.

In the box

The Prungo FluxGo comes with three modules, each with 650nm target LED lights and 850nm deep infrared lasers. They are housed in a large charging case and come with various straps to loop the modules together. There are also two charging cables and an instruction manual.

How it works

After unboxing and reading the instructions, it was easy to set up a single module and get started with my calf. I’ve had a recurring calf injury from running for the best part of a year.

The device has three settings, mild, mid and strong (five, 10 and 20 minutes). I went straight for the strongest setting and attached it to my calf using the strap.

I liked how simple and low-effort it was to use. I could stick it on my back or calf whilst I was working, and it wasn’t disturbing, for example, I could wear it during a work call, something I can’t do with my massage gun.

Looping two or three of the modules together for your back takes a bit more effort and precision to get them targeting exactly where you want. Once you get it right, it stays in place, but it takes a few goes to figure out which combination of straps works best for each part of your body.

During use, it’s comfortable: the device warms up slightly but doesn’t get hot.

There’s no app to configure or control the device, but I don’t think that is really necessary.

The Prungo modules themselves are very portable, so that you could easily stick them in a bag for a training camp or trip. The case is quite big though, so you’d want to leave that at home and charge each module individually. It’s still easier to take away than a large massage gun and battery charger.

Does it work?

Both my partner and I have been using this regularly during the six weeks of testing, on tired legs, long-standing calf and back injuries and general pre-ride warm-ups.

While it’s hard to quantify recovery benefits without lab testing, it fits easily into a daily routine, and you do finish each session feeling looser and more relaxed.

My calf has felt better than it has all year, which has allowed me to increase my running volume and run more comfortably without worrying about recurring tightness.

Unlike massage guns or foam rollers, it’s completely passive and silent. If you’ve experienced the agony of foam-rolling, you’ll appreciate that this is a great benefit!

Battery and charging

You can charge the devices using a proprietary charger on an individual device, one at a time or in the charging case (which itself charges by USB-C).

This process could be a bit smoother. If you have all three parts linked up, then you need to charge them separately or dismantle them to charge in the case.

The battery of each module lasts approximately two hours, which is enough for a week or so of regular use. It takes around three to four hours to charge to full capacity.

Warranty and free trial

There’s a 30-day risk-free trial where Prungo will refund you if you aren’t satisfied. There’s also a two-year warranty during which they’ll replace any defective devices.

Value

It goes without saying that we’ve not really reviewed anything like this on road.cc before. At £454, this is a big investment, although it’s frequently discounted – it’s presently a third cheaper at £303 but can be as much as 50% under its full RRP.

For recovery, we’ve reviewed the Bob and Brad T2 Pro Massage Gun which Dave liked and is priced at around £99.99.

Overall

The Prungo FluxGo is a good, simple, low-effort way to build recovery into your daily routine. It’s light, portable, and completely silent, making it easy to use whether you’re working, relaxing or travelling.

At its full price the FluxGo is an expensive option. However, if you’re serious about recovery or managing a long-standing injury, it’s an innovative, hands-free tool that could be worth a try – with the 30-day trial period giving you extra peace of mind too.

Verdict

Well-designed, easy-to-use recovery device that’s genuinely convenient, but the price will limit its appeal.

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