PHILOSOPHY
Are you doing all of the little things to ensure your success?
I believe that doing the little things, and doing them well, comes a whole lot easier when you seek the support of professionals. If a massage therapist isn't among the professionals you have on your support team, you could be missing out. When it comes to your athletic endeavors, one of the little things that can make a BIG difference is incorporating massage into your training and recovery plan. Besides improving range of motion, reducing muscle soreness, and increasing circulation, massage plays a critical role in an athlete's ability to recover. Recovery isn't just a sexy buzzword, it is the foundation upon which gains in fitness are made. Massage decreases the stress hormone cortisol. It also increases serotonin and dopamine, which affect mood, sleep, and motivation. Massage strengthens immune function by increasing the number of disease-fighting white blood cells. During recovery, your body rebuilds and adapts to the pounding you endure day in and day out. Optimal recovery habits increase your chances of making it to your next start line and keeping up with your hectic life.