Fix-Up Massage Therapy

30/07/2017

Get more sleep people

😴10h sleep or 8h +2h nap better than 8h only for sport recovery
⬆️ Muscle function
⬆️ Sprint perf
⬇️ Stress
https://ylmsportscience.com/2017/07/06/resting-to-recover-influence-of-sleep-extension-on-recovery-following-high-intensity-exercise/

29/10/2016

Want to stave off major mobility problems down the road? Get up and go for a walk.

People in their 70s and 80s recovered more quickly from physical setbacks if they remained active, a study finds. Walking a total of 150 minutes a week with some strength training did the trick.

22/10/2016

Everybody is afraid of the "text neck"...
But what about the "newspaper neck"?

Every position for a too long time is not the best for your tissues..

Credit of the photo: Fysiotherapie

20/10/2016

News just in.

Running is good for your bones....it's just a shame it doesn't reduce the post run muscle soreness, but I guess that's what we're here for.

Great news all round.

While we need to exercise to maintain health, those at risk of weaker bones need to take up running.

18/10/2016

Squat regularly! Do it at work and drag in your colleagues if you need to. It's not weird if everybody is doing it!

15/10/2016

Something quick and easy to add into your exercise program if you struggle with knee niggles

There are countless causes of knee pain, and many of them are unavoidable no matter your age or fitness level. In this video, fitness expert Lauren Williams demos 5 moves you can do at home to release, stretch, and massage your knees.

10/10/2016

Physical activity is the key to everything when it comes to health. The benefits far outweigh almost anything the doctor can prescribe you.

26/09/2016

A list of some great moves to keep those overworked muscles in check. Try to get them done in the evening before bed to get the best response.

22/09/2016

Sleep is one of the best forms of recovery. Use these tips to get the most out of your daily dose.

We know we're supposed to get enough sleep, an...

19/09/2016

Running is tough on the body. Whether you are weekly marathoner or a 5k fun runner, making the most of alternative recovery options can only bring benefits to your training.

Whether you run for fun, competition or stress relief, here are four ways massage therapy can significantly improve your running potential:

12/09/2016

Pills for pain management are very rarely the solution to anything. There is an usually an imbalance in the body that can be solved with more natural alternatives.

Physical applications and changes to your diet are usually all it takes, so stay positive and try something new.

Massage outperforms meds for low back pain, study finds

09/09/2016

Most people don't need this many reasons, but hey, at least you'll have one for everyday of the week and then some.

When you first think of massage, odds are you think of an hour of relaxation — a little “me” time. Massage certainly offers a great way to escape from the stresses of our everyday lives, but more and more studies are showing that regular massage gives you so much more: a range of emotional and [...]