March 20th marks the official first day of spring! Us that are native to the Augusta, Georgia area know what spring actually means, besides awkward weather and pollen everywhere. The Masters Golf Tournament is coming up during the second week of April! This event is quite exciting for some while others dread it every year. So many extra visitors and heavy traffic can be stressful. Among the influx of people coming to our area to watch the event, a good majority of them are athletes themselves. Muscle Anthropology wants to encourage athletes from near and far to start working massage into their monthly self-care routines. Don’t wait until after strenuous activity to treat yourself, start now and see the benefits in your performance!
Massage Benefits for Athletes
Typically, people only consider getting a massage when they are already feeling tense or sore muscles, or just get one as a treat to themselves on special occasions. Well, there are so many benefits to a regular, routine massage, especially for athletes! Not only will your overall health improve, but you will experience less pain with injuries and shorter recovery times. Below is an overview of some other benefits you need to be taking advantage of!
Decreased Soreness and Fatigue
If you work out a lot or do a sport with a lot of strenuous activity, you know that feeling that hits shortly after you’re done. You’re tired, your body feels sore and heavy, and it just hurts to move sometimes. Massage can help with this! There are specific techniques that can be used to increase blood flow to the muscles you use the most. Doing this helps to flush out toxins and other metabolic waste.
Conditioned Muscles
Incorporating routine massage into your everyday athletic routine can put you at the top of your team. Think of it like this: before each match, you take the time to stretch, eat, and drink. Why not prepare your muscles as well? By feeling more flexible, loosened up, and focused before each match, even your teammates will notice a better performance!
Better Blood Pressure
One of the last benefits, but certainly not the least, deals with your blood pressure! Athletic or not, a deep tissue massage can immensely help to lower high blood pressure and keep you overall in a healthier state of body and mind. With regular massage sessions, you will start to see your heart rate vary less, your diastolic blood pressure decrease, and better blood flow throughout your body!
Book Now, CSRA Athletes!
As you can see, there are some major benefits to routine massage, and we only listed a few! Even if you are not a professional athlete and you just spend a lot of time doing physical, strenuous activities, a routine massage can be so beneficial for you! While rest time is important, there is no need to have to schedule a couch day because you simply can’t move. Book now with Muscle Anthropology to begin on a journey to better health and better athletic performance!