Aldi is selling dupe of $900 massage gun for $90

The German supermarket has announced it is selling its own version of a high-end item that is more than $800 cheaper than the original.

Rebekah Scanlan

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August 5, 2020 - 6:39PM

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Aldi’s fitness-focused Special Buys are back – and eagle-eyed shoppers have noticed there’s an exciting new addition.

A $90 massage gun has been added to the line-up along with the hugely popular gym tights and a range of fitness equipment which is perfect for those who are still in lockdown.

The massage gun has captured attention as it is cheap as chips compared to the leading model, a Theragun which retails for $899 in Australia.

Aldi’s version comes with five interchangable heads and has three massage intensities, which can be used to knead out muscle tension and alleviate pain in multiple parts of the body.

Aldi’s August 15 Special Buys deals include a massage gun for $90. Picture: Supplied

It first went on sale back in January, where it was praised by fitness lovers for the affordable price tag, with some writing on Facebook the device usually costs hundreds of dollars.

“This is the last thing you would think of Aldi selling,” one person wrote, revealing they’d paid $850 for theirs.

“What a bargain, these things are so expensive usually,” another wrote.

While one gym-goer said she uses one every day and it “works a treat”.

Massage guns have soared in popularity recently following the release of the Theragun 2007. Created by a qualified chiropractor in the US, Dr. Jason Wersland, when he became injured himself, it is a tool therapists use to help rehabilitate and can also be used at home.

The brand recently launched into Australia with its 4th generation products and can be bought in David Jones, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman.

It is a dupe of the $900 Theragun which has exploded in popularity recently. Picture: Supplied

Chris Hemsworth recently said he uses the hi-tech device, saying it’s ‘better than a massage’. Picture: Greg Funnell

Compared to the Aldi version, the Theragun Pro has six attachments and can be linked to an app to help guide your at-home treatments and store data on your injuries.

It works by providing deep muscle relief, penetrating 16mm into the body and is scientifically backed by professionals.

Recently several celebrities and sports stars have confessed to being obsessed with the gadget, including Chris Hemsworth who said he keeps one in his backpack.

“I find that is often better than a massage; a massage puts me in a comatose state, which is fine if you’re about to go to bed, but it’s certainly not good pre-training,” he told Refinery29 in December last year. Australian model Miranda Kerr is also a fan.