How Can Massage Therapy Improve Physical Fitness & Sports Performance?

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month - Get Active with Massage Therapy!
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Each month of the year is special for its own reason. May is the month of physical fitness and sports participation. Whether you are normally active or ready to get inspired by the month's theme, you may notice just a few little sensations holding you back.

The human body achieves fitness through a combination of flexibility and strength, relying on the health of your muscles, joints, tendons and cardiovascular system. One of the best ways to limber up for a month of fitness and improve your recovery time after a hard workout is with a massage. Professional athletes have been using massage for centuries to boost their ability and performance, and you can, too!


Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Celebrating May with Activity

Celebrating May as the month for physical fitness and sports is an annual tradition since 1983. As the weather becomes warm and clear, it is the perfect time to get active and prepare your body for an enjoyable spring and summer season of physical wellbeing.
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This is a month to try that new gym membership, start a fun weekend adventure routine with your family, or get involved with a local sports team just for fun. 

How Massage Can Help You Get Active​

As you're preparing to start running, jumping, and hitting balls as far as they'll go across the park, you may notice a certain reluctance in your muscles and tendons to shake off that winter chill. This is perfectly normal. It's a good idea to start slow and let your body acclimate to activity, warming up with each workout session and increasing the intensity of your active play over time.

A good massage can also help you take a shortcut when it comes to regaining your flexibility and diving straight into more intense exercise. A skilled massage therapist will help to release knots that have wound up around your joints and muscles during the winter, while loosening your muscles so they can stretch and grow. Starting May with a sports-focused massage can help you feel limber, refreshed, and ready to take on your new exercise routine with gusto.

Increase Your Muscle Recovery Speed with Clinical and Deep Tissue Massage

After you have enjoyed a serious session of physical activity or outdoor sports, muscle soreness is a normal side-effect. Fortunately, athletes know all sorts of ways to reduce muscle fatigue and increase recovery speed so you can get back out there - and massage is a major player.

Massage therapy will release the lactic acid that builds up in your muscles while stimulating healthy bloodflow. This will immediately reduce muscle pain and increase your rate of recovery so you can enjoy another round of intense activity much sooner. Massage can help your muscles and tendons recover with greater flexibility, as well, by helping you to relax and stretch out as your body builds new muscle tissue.

What to Look For in a Massage Practice in Jacksonville, FL
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When looking for the right massage practice to boost your sports activity, there are a few things that will help you find the right place for you.

Is it Close to Home, or Your Favorite Activity?

If you like to get a massage before or after your active routine, look for a massage practice that is en-route. Maybe it's close to home, near your favorite gym, or on the way to the local park where your sports team holds practice.

A Massage Therapist You Trust

Find a massage therapist who "gets" you. You should have a good rapport and be able to relax with them. After all, massage is all about relaxing in order to get the most from each therapeutic experience.

They Understand the Needs of Active People

Your massage therapist knows how to care for your tight and cramping muscles with a skilled and measured touch.

Finding New Activities to Get and Stay Fit

If you're looking for inspiration for getting active in Jacksonville Florida, there are some wonderful options. Check out the First Coast YMCA, which has numerous locations covering the whole region and includes robust athletic and aquatics programs. The Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) is also a great resource near the San Jose neighborhood of Jacksonville and offers programs for the entire community. Jacksonville also offers a robust Parks and Recreation Department, with hiking trails, disc golf courses and many recreational programs for young and old. 

Massage Services of The Wellness Hub

If you are looking for a massage practice in Jacksonville, FL to help with your May physical activity goals, The Wellness Hub can become your go-to choice for massage therapy. We offer deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage massage, and massage for pain relief if a specific pain arises when you exercise. Our massage therapists are licensed and experienced in helping clients achieve their personal physical goals including massage before and after physical exercise and sports.

Discover if we are the right massage practice to pair with your May physical activity plans. Contact us today to make an appointment with our talented team of massage therapists in Jacksonville, Florida. We'll be glad to introduce you to our full selection of services, introduce you to our therapists, and help you choose a massage plan that will enhance your workout performance this spring and summer.

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