Athlete's Corner
Athletic Massage
Massage helps warm up
muscles, increases blood circulation, helps prevent injuries, and relieves
pain associated with regular training. Massage improves range of motion,
posture and flexibility, which will increase power and improve performance. [more]
Posture / Biomechanics
Regular massage
reduces scar tissue and muscle tension, which both compromise posture.
Relaxed muscles have better range of motion, and don't pull the skeletal
system out of alignment. [more]
Self Massage
Simply compressing a muscle with both hands for 1-2 minutes
before or after a workout will flush some blood out, and speed a fresh
supply of nutrients to the tissues. Cupping your hands and tapping,
or making loose fists and lightly pounding (especially effective on
quads) helps loosen the muscles. [more]
RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Why is R.I.C.E. important to injury prevention and recovery? It helps
control inflammation, the most common cause of muscle and joint soreness. [more]
Positive Body Awareness
You
know your body better than anyones else does. The more you can
tune in to the suble signs, the better you can balance your own healthy
lifestyle. Regular practice can improve your perception. [more]
Stay Motivated
On our way to optimal health and peak performances, what
can we do to boost motivation when ice cream sounds more appealing than aerobic exercise? [more]
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