Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could massage away the extra weight? Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way, but massage can be a great support as you make changes toward healthier living. Studies have shown a number of benefits to massage during weight loss. Check these out!
- Improves circulation. When your circulation is working at its optimal level, increased nutrients and oxygen are circulated throught your body, improving your overall health.
- Reduce fat deposits. OK...there is some validity to massaging away the fat. Breaking up these deposits helps your body to flush them more easily.
- Rid the body of toxins. When you exercise, muscles release lactic and carbonic acids, and if they build up they can cause muscle tension and soreness. Massage helps the muscles get rid of these waste products and other toxins.
- Eliminate bloat and water retention. Did you know massage therapy works as a diuretic? It helps to move the fluids in your body to make them easier to eliminate. It's just water weight, but any loss on the scale is a motivator in my book.
- Ease muscle pain and tension. If you're not in pain after exercising, you're more likely to exercise more. Massage helps to alleviate soreness so that you won't have any excuses not to exercise.
- Increases metabolism. Massage helps your body to work more effectively, increasing metabolism, which enables you to burn fat and have more energy.
- Releases endorphins. Massage therapy promotes the release of these "feel good" chemicals. When you feel better you're more likely to stay motivated and active. And these endorphins also boost your metabolism and make you lose weight faster.
So, while massage isn't an alternative to healthy eating and exercise, it does support your quest to lose weight and tone your muscles. And best of all, it feels great! I think I need a massage...
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