During the summer is when people become most active, and with that activity comes more tension and stress both mentally and physically. So what is an easy, healthy, and enjoyable way to keep fit while increasing activity? Massage therapy! Weather spending the summer training for a marathon or just playing soccer with the kids, massage […]
Ever wonder if a massage for runners’ pre marathon or pre workout is good for you? Or maybe you want a massage but are unsure on whether or not it will affect your performance or possibly cause injury. Sports massage therapy, according to the American Massage Therapy Association, is recommended for pre and post runs. […]
There are many things a person should do after any type of exercise but it is particularly important after competing in a marathon to make sure the recovery process is taken just as seriously as the training process. A good recovery is a key factor in helping the body bounce back to peak condition without […]
The winter Olympics are underway. The athletes at the Olympic Games put their bodies through intense exercise. Sports massage therapy for Olympic athletes has become a necessary part of their training routine. In fact, most athletes nowadays think of sports massage not as a luxury, but as a scheduled, necessary part of training and preparation, […]
For all the athletes and fans of keeping their bodies fit and toned, sports massages will be your bodies’ best friend. When Jessi Stensland, a professional triathlete, enters the Athletes’ Performance training center in Tempe, AZ., she usually goes into a room labeled “work” where there is treadmills, elliptical, and free weights. However once a […]