Sports massages can help you move better, exercise longer, and recover faster, new science shows. Add the relaxation and de-stress element, and they may just be your secret workout weapon.
You put a lot of work into staying in shape. Maybe you HIIT and run. Maybe you flow, Spin, and do as many reps as possible in boot camp class . Whatever your mix, you’re likely missing one simple, science-backed way to maximize the benefit you get out of every drop of sweat: Give your body the targeted TLC of a sports massage. “Athletes typically work sports massage into their regimen to reduce muscle soreness and help treat problem areas,” says Beth Mignano, a licensed massage therapist who assisted USA Track and Field at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. The idea is less pain, better training—a sound formula for anyone with a fitness goal. “Plus, getting a regular massage —even once a week—is also a great way to develop another level of body awareness,” Mignano says. “When you have greater body awareness, it can serve to guide your training choices: If you feel something outside the norm, you might be able to prevent an injury or improve performance by adjusting a drill, a technique, or your intensity.
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Shape Malaysia.
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