Sports and Fitness Massage Tips

mmExercise can put strain on the muscles and leave you feeling sore and tired. This is a normal occurrence when trying to stay fit but getting a sports and fitness massage can help you alleviate muscle soreness can make you feel relaxed. It is also good to have this procedure done before any fitness or athletic activity as well.

Getting a massage after athletic and fitness activities has many benefits. The process makes you feel better upon completion and muscle tension is lowered or eliminated completely. A massage can help eliminate soreness due to exercising, sports activity or injury. Another benefit is that the blood flow to the muscle tissue is improved to promote proper circulation. Proper blood flow will allow all beneficial nutrients to reach the muscles and heal. A massage will help you feel energized.

Sports massages will prevent injuries from occurring during a workout as well as painful muscle spasms. The recovery time between workouts is lowered and muscle flexibility is increased.

A rub down will eliminate lactic acid from your muscles through the tissue pores. The process opens the pores so waste is expelled allowing the muscle tissue to absorb nutrients. A massage therapist will can properly stretch the muscles since this process is difficult to do on your own. The pressure on the muscles will be relieved.

A sports and fitness massage has psychological benefits as well as physical benefits. A massage done by a therapist can decrease anxiety, calm you down and also improve your sleep. Stress can also be relieved with a sports and fitness massage. If you have a high level of stress before a special event, a rub down will alleviate it and relieve the tension related to it. If you do not get enough sleep, your physical condition before, during and after a workout is not at a peak level. Getting better sleep will also improve your athletic performance and your mood as well.

The therapy is beneficial in many ways for athletes as well as those who have a regular fitness routine. Getting a massage frequently can increase your sense of well-being and alleviate pain or soreness you feel and protect you from injury.

Kristy Serdinsky, Owner, and Director of Education at NC Massage School. With a background in teaching and administration in charter and private schools, Kristy’s dedication to helping others led her to open a massage spa in Cornelius in 2015. Now, she brings her expertise in education and the massage and bodywork industry to NC Massage School, blending her two passions to create a transformative learning experience.

MISSION STATEMENT

We provide personalized training in the art and science of therapeutic massage, focusing on advanced-level professional careers, continuing education, and personal growth. Our philosophy is rooted in a holistic approach, which encourages our students to explore personal development of the mind, body, and spirit.

TESTIMONIALS

“What has impressed me the most is the instructor’s teaching style. While it is accepted that certain protocols must be followed, their hands-on approach is informative and encouraging.”

– Kaitlyn Boullosa

Our Location

NC Massage School
20525 North Main Street Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 896-2636
admin@NCmassageSchool.com


Get Directions!