Fitness experts say running burns about twice the amount of calories as walking so you can get the same calorie burn in half the amount of time. With that much pay-off, what’s stopping you from going for a run? Running is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to get in cardio exercise.
For runners just starting out or those more experienced – a massage regimen can help keep you fit, injury-free and ready to run. Whether you’re training for a marathon or just running around your local track, many runners are firm believers in a three-pronged approach to massage. First, maintenance massage, or regularly scheduled massage appointments with a massage therapist knowledgeable about which muscles are used in running and how to help a runner maintain optimal performance that’s free of injury.
If you’re training for your first running event, a pre-event massage will help enhance circulation and reduce muscle stress. And because massage means tuning worries and cares away, it can be mentally rejuvenating as well. Finally, when the race is over, a post-event massage can help reduce muscle spasms or pain and enhance the body’s recovery process and reduce the risk of injury.
