How To Make Your HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

How To Make Your HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

Ask someone why they massage and you'll likely hear "because it feels good." We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our fitness goals?? Research shows that the massage you get to relieve stress can have a positive effect on your muscle building ability and your fitness level.

 1. Massage improves blood circulation and general nutrition of muscles. Massage is accompanied or followed by increased exchange of substances between blood tissue cells, which improves tissue metabolism. After muscle exercise, it needs to be supplied with vital nutrients to increase its size. Massage maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen by increasing blood flow, which helps the body rebuild itself.

 2. Massage improves range of motion and flexibility of muscles. This results in increased strength and performance, helping you work efficiently and at the right intensity to facilitate the body's muscle-building response.

 3. Massage helps reduce recovery time between workouts. Muscles produce waste products like lactic and carbonic acid after exercise. Increased circulation to these muscles helps remove toxic debris and reduce recovery time.

 4. Massage can help prevent overtraining. Massage has a relaxing effect on the muscles, as well as a calming effect on the nervous system. This can prevent over-training syndrome which has a limited effect on muscle building.

 5. Massage can help reduce obesity. According to some studies, massage can rupture the fat capsule in the subcutaneous tissue, allowing the fat to be released and absorbed. Thus massage along with proper nutrition can help in weight loss.

 6. Massage also helps prevent and heal injuries. By stretching connective tissue, massage improves circulation to help prevent or break adhesions. Massage also affects the excretion of certain fluids (nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur) necessary for tissue repair.

 Although a massage does not directly build muscle, it helps the body's recovery phase after a workout and affects muscle growth. Massage is also important to a comprehensive fitness program, as is regular exercise and supportive nutrition. Good news for those of us working hard to build a great body!

We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our fitness goals?? Research shows that the massage you get to relieve stress can have a positive effect on your muscle building ability and your fitness level.1. Massage improves blood circulation and general nutrition of muscles. Massage maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen by increasing blood flow, which helps the body rebuild itself.2. Massage improves range of motion and flexibility of muscles. Massage can help prevent overtraining. According to some studies, massage can rupture the fat capsule in the subcutaneous tissue, allowing the fat to be released and absorbed. Massage also helps prevent and heal injuries. Although a massage does not directly build muscle, it helps the body's recovery phase after a workout and affects muscle growth. Massage is also important to a comprehensive fitness program, as is regular exercise and supportive nutrition.

Massage can help prevent overtraining. Massage also helps prevent and heal injuries. Massage maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen by increasing blood flow, which helps the body rebuild itself.2. Although a massage does not directly build muscle, it helps the body's recovery phase after a workout and affects muscle growth. Massage improves blood circulation and general nutrition of muscles. Massage is also important to a comprehensive fitness program, as is regular exercise and supportive nutrition. According to some studies, massage can rupture the fat capsule in the subcutaneous tissue, allowing the fat to be released and absorbed. Research shows that the massage you get to relieve stress can have a positive effect on your muscle building ability and your fitness level.1.

How To Make More SPA PROTOCOL 101: MASSAGE THE VIRGIN

How To Make Your Product Stand Out With SPA PROTOCOL 101: MASSAGE THE VIRGIN

Your first time

This is your first time at the spa. You are nervous, shy and curious; There is little shame in having a bare ass. If you feel that way, then you are a spa virgin. But rest assured, your first massage will be done by professionals who have literally taken you in their arms.

Unsure of massage etiquette, your first step should be to arrive at the spa on time or a little early. As you check-in for your massage, you will likely be issued a robe and directed to a changing area. Undress completely, or if decency does not allow, leave your panties on. As you sit on the massage table, your therapist will place your body under a sheet.

Hmmm...oh...spaaah

The room will be dimly lit and the sheet will be removed to reveal only the work area. The massage therapist will ask general questions so that you can get the most out of the session. Respond if something is uncomfortable or painful, if you are too hot or too cold, if there is a specific area that needs attention. But most importantly, relax, close your eyes, let your mind wander, and let someone else take care of you.

Basking in the Afterglow

All good things must come to an end. After your massage, you'll leave the spa feeling relaxed, peaceful, a little less stressed but maybe a little lighter. It's a good idea to drink plenty of water after a massage to help flush out waste and toxins. But now what? You wonder when you'll be able to do it again.  Whether it's next week, next month, or six months from now, you're more apt to keep an appointment if you make an appointment now. Although at your discretion, tipping is always appreciated. If you enjoy your massage and therapist, a general rule is 10-15% of the cost of the session.

And finally, don't go right home. Prolong that loose, judgmental message by spending some more quality time alone. Go window shopping, stop for tea or take a real, long drive while listening to your favorite CD.

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Your first time This is your first time at the spa. If you feel that way, then you are a spa virgin. But rest assured, your first massage will be done by professionals who have literally taken you in their arms. Unsure of massage etiquette, your first step should be to arrive at the spa on time or a little early. As you check-in for your massage, you will likely be issued a robe and directed to a changing area. As you sit on the massage table, your therapist will place your body under a sheet.Hmmm...oh...spaaah The room will be dimly lit and the sheet will be removed to reveal only the work area. The massage therapist will ask general questions so that you can get the most out of the session. After your massage, you will leave the spa feeling relaxed, peaceful, a little less stressed but maybe a little lighter. It's a good idea to drink plenty of water after a massage to help flush out waste and toxins. If you enjoy your massage and therapist, a general rule is 10-15% of the cost of the session.

If you enjoy your massage and therapist, a general rule is 10-15% of the cost of the session. The massage therapist will ask general questions so that you can get the most out of the session. After your massage, you will leave the spa feeling relaxed, peaceful, a little less stressed but maybe a little lighter. Unsure of massage etiquette, your first step should be to arrive at the spa on time or a little early. As you check-in for your massage, you will likely be issued a robe and directed to a changing area. But rest assured, your first massage will be done by professionals who have literally taken you in their arms. It's a good idea to drink plenty of water after a massage to help flush out waste and toxins.