massage therapy

Massage Therapy

We often talk about "the burn" when referring to a good workout. But there are other important ways to take care of your body. Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your heath-care regime. And Body Pump has a massage therapist on staff to help you.

A vast majority of health problems are brought on by stress, and nothing ages us more quickly – inside and out — than stress. Bodywork helps us manage much of the body's stress, helping us reduce anxiety, getting a better night's sleep, increasing circulation, reducing fatigue, and giving us greater energy.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Bodywork has both physical, emotional, and mental benefits; and the emotional benefits can be just as important as the physical ones. Here are just a few of the benefits of working with a massage therapist.

Helps relieve stress and aids in relaxation.
Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness.
Promotes faster healing of strained or stressed muscles.
Enhances our immune system by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
Helps relieve mental stress.
Creates body awareness.
Improves our capacity for calm thinking and creativity.
Increases joint flexibility.
Lessens depression and anxiety.
Promotes deeper breathing.
Reduces high blood pressure.
Improves circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
Rehabilitation after an injury.
Reduce spasms and cramping of muscles.
Relaxes and softens injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller.
It feels good!

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