10/09/2024
Are you ready for the Belfast City Half Marathon on 22nd September??
How is your training?
How is your preparation?
How is your recovery?
Sports Sports massage offers several benefits for runners, enhancing both performance and recovery. Key advantages include:
1. Improved Circulation: Massage stimulates blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to muscles, aiding in recovery and reducing soreness.
2. Reduced Muscle Tension: Helps release tight muscles, relieve spasms and reduce chance of cramp.
3. Injury Prevention: Regular massage can identify and address areas of tension before they lead to injury, such as strains or overuse injuries.
4. Faster Recovery: By reducing inflammation and promoting the removal of waste products (e.g., lactic acid), massage speeds up recovery after intense workouts or races.
5. Enhanced Performance: With looser, well-cared-for muscles, runners can move more freely and efficiently, improving running form and endurance.
6. Improved Flexibility: Stretching techniques in sports massage can increase flexibility, which is crucial for a full range of motion during running.
