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Benefits of Massage for Performance Enhancement

  • Ross Doherty
  • Feb 26
  • 1 min read

Benefits of Massage for Performance Enhancement

Studies highlight the benefits of massage, not only for injury prevention and recovery but also for enhancing performance in marathons, fun runs and all other athletic events. Regular massages help:

– Increase Muscle Mass: Promoting muscle growth and strength. Reducing recovery and allowing increase in effective training.

– Improve Oxygen Uptake: Enhancing aerobic capacity and endurance. By removing lactic acid and aiding recovery.

– Boost Speed and Agility: Allowing for quicker and more efficient movement due to less knots (muscle fibre adhesion).

– Reduce Fatigue: Enabling more frequent, longer and intense training sessions.

Practical Advice

So, if you haven’t already, make sure to schedule your regular massage. As this will help ensure that all your hard work and training pays off. You will avoid injury or being unable to train due to tight and sore muscles. By incorporating regular massage therapy into your training regimen, you can significantly enhance your athletic performance and reach your goals.

Remember, taking care of yourself is just as important as the training itself. A well-maintained body allows you to achieve peak performance!

 
 
 

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