We all know the basics of recovery: wear the right gear, warm up properly and fuel your body well. But there’s one powerful tool that often gets overlooked: sports massage. It’s not just for elite athletes; it’s a game-changer for anyone leading an active lifestyle.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply want to move better, recover faster and feel looser day to day, here’s why sports massage deserves a regular spot in your routine.
1. It offers a series of health and fitness benefits
Sports massage involves targeted manipulation of soft tissues to support physical activity. Benefits include:
- Enhanced blood and lymph flow, aiding in toxin removal
- Breakdown of adhesions and scar tissue
- Relief from muscular pain and tension
- Improved sleep patterns and reduced stress
- Elevated muscle temperature, preparing you for workouts
These benefits contribute to faster recovery and improved overall performance.
2. Tailored treatment beyond traditional massage
Unlike a general relaxation massage, sports massage zeroes in on areas prone to stress or injury. Whether you’re a runner needing leg relief or a tennis player focusing on shoulders, this targeted approach addresses specific needs.
Sports massage therapists use a diverse range of techniques to realign and loosen muscle fibres in individuals who experience movement-related tension. It’s a highly skilled profession, which is why sports massage at David Lloyd Clubs is delivered by our Personal Trainers and team members who hold a Level 3 sports massage qualification.
3. Suitable for everyone, not just athletes
There’s a misconception that sports massage is only for elite sportspeople. In reality, it’s beneficial for anyone who leads an active lifestyle, from competitive runners to casual cyclists, amateur tennis players and everyone in-between. Very simply, if you want to move more and be less sore, sports massage is a great tool to improve your range of motion, decrease muscle tension and prevent injury.
Treatments can also help to relieve many day-to-day problems, such as repetitive strain injury (RSI), sprains and work-related tension. If you’ve ever sat at a desk for eight hours and then felt fatigued and inflexible at the gym afterwards, you might be a prime candidate for a targeted sports massage.
Maintaining mobility and flexibility becomes even more important as you get older. Fortunately, sports massage can help to mitigate the effects of ageing, like reduced muscle mass and longer recovery times.
Whether you’re training for a race, working up a sweat by gardening or simply want some relief from the prolonged tension of a desk job, sports massage can help lower the risk of injury and keep your body feeling great at any age.
4. Convenient and accessible
With a David Lloyd Clubs membership, you don’t have to make a separate trip or carve out time for a sports massage — it all happens under one roof. All you have to do is complete a pre-assessment before your first session then book a sports massage via the app in the same way you would book a personal training session.
Sports massage at David Lloyd Clubs is delivered in an enclosed environment close to the gym floor for maximum convenience. Each massage lasts 30 minutes.
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