Muscles are damaged in the gym, but built in recovery. Elite Sports Clubs offers massage at several of its locations, allowing you take to take advantage of the post-workout benefits and maximize your recovery. Here are some specific benefits of a post-workout massage.
5 Benefits of Post-Workout Massage
- Soreness – Massage helps with post-workout soreness by reducing the swelling in and around your muscles.
- Increased Blood Flow – Massage will increase the blood circulation to your muscles and tissues by opening up clogged lymph nodes. A good circulation system means you’ll have fewer headaches from tension in your neck or head.
- Stress/Anxiety – Massage reduces stress and anxiety by releasing hormones such as cortisol and serotonin in the body.
- Flexibility – Massage will help increase flexibility by breaking down scar tissue found between muscle fibers which can reduce the restriction of movement across a joint.
- Reduce Inflammation – When you exercise, you put stress on the muscles and they become inflamed, which can lead to pain. Massage will reduce that inflammation.
Common Types of Massage
There are different types of massage to consider and knowing your own personal goals will determine the right choice. Here are the most common.
Swedish Massage is the most common choice. It focuses on the soft tissues and muscles. This type of massage also helps with muscle recovery after exercise because it increases blood flow as well as encourages relaxation which can lead to better sleep quality.
Deep Tissue Massage helps your recovery by targeting the deeper layers of muscle tissue and connective tissues around your joints, muscles, and bones. The key to this type is that it brings more blood flow into those deep tissues which can lead to better healing. It also helps with flexibility because it targets stiffened joints or other problem areas that might be causing tightness in your muscles, which is another thing you want post-workout!
Sports Massage uses a combination of various techniques including friction, compression, or kneading along with some stretching to increase blood flow into muscles that have been overworked. It also helps relieve any muscle spasms and lactic acid buildup.
Conveniently located under the same roof where you work out, you can maximize your muscle recovery by immediately getting a massage following exercise. Contact [email protected] to book today!
Written by Adrian Feliciano, Licensed Massage Therapist at Elite Sports Club – River Glen.
Adrian graduated from Southern California Health Institute, and holds a Massage Therapy Certification. He specializes in Neuromuscular Re-education Massage, Deep Tissue/Sports Massage, Therapeutic Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, Hot Stones, and Essential Oils.
“Good health starts with healthy habits. If we take care of our bodies through nutrition, exercise and massage, we can find balance in mind, body, and soul. As a massage therapist, my goal is to untangle the years worth of stress and bad habits, one session at a time.”