Enhancing Your Fitness Regimen Through Massage

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ENHANCING YOUR FITNESS REGIMEN THROUGH MASSAGE
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Pretty much, were always in a constant quest for
an effective regimen to help improve our physique
and fitness levels, be it a new fitness program
or some protein shakes. However, one effective
way to keep your performance elevated is not
spending months getting your feet wet in the gym
nor diet. Its massage therapy.
Massage provides significant benefits to your
workout routine especially when it comes to
reducing fatigue, improving endurance, increasing
range of motion, and preventing injuries.
However, not all massage types are appropriate
for your activity and schedule. It is most
important to discuss your plan with your massage
therapist.
Without breaking a sweat, we pick out the type of
massage and the time its best to have it.
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POSTWORKOUT
Recommended Swedish Massage
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• After an intense training session, Swedish
  massage can help your muscle recover faster. In a
  recent study, a 10-minute Swedish massage given
  right after a strenuous workout shows decrease
  muscle inflammation and increase mitochondria
  production a cell that uses oxygen to generate
  energy.

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PRE-EVENT
Recommended Sports Massage
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• To prepare the athlete from an intense activity,
  Sports Massage can be given before the actual
  competition. It involves stretching and
  application of therapeutic massage strokes to aid
  the athletes performance, recovery and
  prevention of injury.

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POST-EVENT
Recommended Hot Stone Massage
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• Because of the muscle soreness brought about by
  high intensity activity, an application of
  water-heated basalt stones gives a relaxing deep
  massage and creates sensation of comfort and
  warmth. Hot stone massage can aid in relaxing the
  muscles and relief of pain.

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AFTER INJURY
Recommended Deep Tissue Massage
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• First and foremost, please know that any type of
  massage should not be used as first aid treatment
  for sports injuries. You must consult a doctor
  right away for proper medical intervention.
  However, on your road to recovery, deep tissue
  massage can assist in faster healing and can also
  relieve mild to chronic pain.

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