Sports Massage
Manual manipulation of soft tissue to promote recovery and reduce muscle tension.
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Sports massage involves manipulating muscles and soft tissue to reduce tension, increase blood flow, and promote recovery. It can help with DOMS, tight muscles, and injury prevention. Regular massage may improve recovery between sessions, though research on performance benefits is mixed.
Examples
- Deep tissue massage for tight muscles
- Regular massage for recovery
- Can help with DOMS and tension
Related Terms
Stretching and mobility exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Calves-SMR
Stretching · Foam Roll
Cat Stretch
Stretching · None
Chair Leg Extended Stretch
Stretching · Other
Chair Lower Back Stretch
Stretching · None
Chair Upper Body Stretch
Stretching · Other
Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
Stretching · Other
Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
Stretching · Exercise Ball
Child's Pose
Stretching · None
Common questions
What is Sports Massage?
Manual manipulation of soft tissue to promote recovery and reduce muscle tension. Sports massage involves manipulating muscles and soft tissue to reduce tension, increase blood flow, and promote recovery.
What exercises train the Sports Massage?
Good options include Calves-SMR, Cat Stretch, Chair Leg Extended Stretch, Chair Lower Back Stretch, Chair Upper Body Stretch. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Sports Massage?
Deep tissue massage for tight muscles; Regular massage for recovery; Can help with DOMS and tension.
Put it into practice
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A 12-week, four-day hypertrophy plan in three phases, with a modest calorie surplus