Sports Massages are aimed at Athletes or anyone who workouts regularly regardless of what type of sport or activity you're doing (gym, cross fit, running, playing sports, etc) massage NY happy ending.
Sports massages can be before, during, or after an event or activity. Depending on when will depend on what techniques the therapist uses to give you optimal performance during your activity and enhance your recovery afterwards.
Recovery is an important part of any training program, it doesn't matter if you go to the gym a few times or are training for a marathon. Any kind of exercise causes wear and tear on your body, so allowing it to properly repair and recover is very important.
Some Ways To Help With Recovery
- Drink Lots of Water (prevents dehydration & muscle stiffness)
- Get a Good Night Sleep 7-8 hours (helps with mental & physical recovery)
- Protein Intake (main muscle repairing nutrient)
- Stretching / Yoga (improve flexibility & range of motion)
- Massage, Massage Balls, Foam Rollers (reduce pain & tension)
Sports Massage Benefits
- Increase Mobility - More Range of Motion
- Enhanced Performance During Activity
- Increased Relaxation - Allowing More Focus
- Decrease Stiffness & Soreness
- Faster Recovery Time from DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), Pain or Injuries