New York Marathon is November 3rd 2013 and we all excited about it specially because last year it was canceled because of hurricane Sandy.
Massage is very important for runners.
Sports massage is not everyone’s go-to treatment, but for more active clients, it could be. With possible benefits such as improved fitness endurance and performance, increased flexibility and recovery time, and injury prevention – we suggest stopping into one of the city’s many spas that offer the treatment, before or after the NYC Marathon (or even just a hard workout at the gym). Traditionally, sports massage is a deep-tissue massage that targets the deepest layers of muscle, in order to stimulate blood flow. It is best done before or after the event as a means to later restore or rehabilitate. Allure Day Spa, in Midtown, offered some great insight on the benefits of Sports Massage;
Massage is very important for runners.
Sports massage is not everyone’s go-to treatment, but for more active clients, it could be. With possible benefits such as improved fitness endurance and performance, increased flexibility and recovery time, and injury prevention – we suggest stopping into one of the city’s many spas that offer the treatment, before or after the NYC Marathon (or even just a hard workout at the gym). Traditionally, sports massage is a deep-tissue massage that targets the deepest layers of muscle, in order to stimulate blood flow. It is best done before or after the event as a means to later restore or rehabilitate. Allure Day Spa, in Midtown, offered some great insight on the benefits of Sports Massage;
Pre-event
Deep Tissue or Sports massage is given within the four hours preceding an event to improve performance and help decrease injuries. It is used as a supplement to an athlete’s warm-up, to enhance circulation and reduce excess muscle and mental tension prior to competition. It is focuses on warming-up the major muscles to be used, and getting the athlete in a good mental state for competition. It also improves tissue pliability, readying the athlete for top performance. Certain massage techniques can help calm a nervous athlete, and others can be stimulating.
Deep Tissue or Sports massage is given within the four hours preceding an event to improve performance and help decrease injuries. It is used as a supplement to an athlete’s warm-up, to enhance circulation and reduce excess muscle and mental tension prior to competition. It is focuses on warming-up the major muscles to be used, and getting the athlete in a good mental state for competition. It also improves tissue pliability, readying the athlete for top performance. Certain massage techniques can help calm a nervous athlete, and others can be stimulating.
Post-event
Post-event sports massage or Swedish is given after a competition and is mainly focused on recovery. It is geared toward reducing muscle spasms and metabolic build-up that occur with vigorous exercise. Recovery after competition involves not only tissue normalization and repair, but also general relaxation and mental calming.
Post-event sports massage or Swedish is given after a competition and is mainly focused on recovery. It is geared toward reducing muscle spasms and metabolic build-up that occur with vigorous exercise. Recovery after competition involves not only tissue normalization and repair, but also general relaxation and mental calming.
Allure Day Spa offering NYC Marathon Massage Specials !
October 25th - November 8th.
Get complimentary Hot Paraffin Foot Treatment with 60 or 90 min Massage.
The Marathoners' Massage skillfully uses trigger points to release lactic acids that are trapped in the muscles during exercise. It also includes compressions and strokes to reduce fatigue and reenergize the body.
Hot Paraffin Foot Treatment
A soothing soak for the feet in warm and pampering paraffin loosens stiff muscles, relieves pain in the joints, and induces a state of sublime relaxation. Your feet will thank you all the way to the finish line - and beyond.
October 25th - November 8th.
Get complimentary Hot Paraffin Foot Treatment with 60 or 90 min Massage.
The Marathoners' Massage skillfully uses trigger points to release lactic acids that are trapped in the muscles during exercise. It also includes compressions and strokes to reduce fatigue and reenergize the body.
Hot Paraffin Foot Treatment
A soothing soak for the feet in warm and pampering paraffin loosens stiff muscles, relieves pain in the joints, and induces a state of sublime relaxation. Your feet will thank you all the way to the finish line - and beyond.
