Make Time for Massage

The average American today is working more than ever before, leaving no time to tend to the wellbeing of their own self. That said, I think it’s safe to say that the typical American views massage therapy as an activity catering only to the vanity and recreation of wealthy people.

Well, whether you are exercising 5 hours a week or just exercising your fingers at a computer all day, you need a massage! Why? Resistance and cardiovascular training builds endurance and strength, but think of what that does to your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and blood flow. Even repetitive movements an nonconditioned person does at work can put strain on the body.

Challenging your body everyday is great, but we must not forget about recuperation and maintenance. That’s why massage is so important because it loosens and realigns muscles, increases blood flow, and decreases pain. So, find a good masseuse, lay down, and crank up your “Pure Moods” CD for an hour a month to optimize your workouts and minimize stress. Enjoy!

Also, click here to check out my video blog in the Brides Made Fit archive on self-myofascial release, a form of manual massage.