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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Massage... Luxury or Necessity?




 
Getting a regular massages be considered a luxury or necessity? If you exercise regularly, you’re putting your body through a lot, and you could benefit from receiving regular massages, which can help combat body strain through a number of mechanisms. Massage improves circulation and increases blood flow to your muscles, which may increase the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your working tissues. It also helps to prevent injuries to your muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as help speed healing at injury sites.
The benefits of massage don’t stop there – it can improve your flexibility by increasing the range of motion at your joints as well as reduce muscle recovery time in between exercise sessions by aiding in the removal of waste products, like lactic acid. The power of touch through massage is also a great tool in general for helping you to relax and reduce your stress levels  So for professional bodybuilders or any fitness athlete hitting their bodies hard daily getting a massage should be part of a regular regimen. It doesn't just stop at the professionals as we all know there's a lot of ass kicking out there everyday by people who just want to be fit, look good, and be as healthy as they can. So it would be well worth it to treat ourselves and our hard working body to a body loving massage once in a while.
Many insurance programs cover the cost of massages, so don’t get stuck thinking you just can’t afford one. If you really can’t get to a professional, enlist the help of your mate to give you a rub-down once a week, and don’t forget to return the favor.. That's the fun part of having a partner! Relax, Repair and Enjoy! 

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