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I can remember when I first moved to Vancouver, I was astounded by how active everyone was. There was always someone to be seen sporting spandex and running along the sea wall. Coming from Calgary, where weather dictates hibernation for 9 months of the year and the city planning is made for fours wheels, not two feet- I felt a little self-conscious about my lack of athleticism in comparison to the average Vancouverite.

But, that was also what attracted my to this city- a more active and health-conscious lifestyle. They say your environment influences you- and 10 years later I’m happy to say that I’m a much more able-bodied specimen than I once was.

With all the boot camps and Grouse Grinds at our disposal, it would seem that the average person is pushing themselves to higher performance level than ever before. Perhaps, we aren’t at the level of an Olympic athlete, but at least participation is no longer reserved for elites. When you are pushing yourself to achieve your fitness goals, massage therapy can play an integral part in injury prevention and improved performance.

Regular visits to a  Registered Massage Therapist can make a world of difference to your work-out recovery. RMTs can apply sports massage techniques to flush out aches and pains from lactic acid build-up in the muscles; they can also help loosen the muscles fibers to prevent muscles strain and improve flexibility. And let’s face it, it’s a lot easier to face a grueling work out when your muscles aren’t fatigued or sore.

If you’ve never had a treatment with a B.C. Registered Massage Therapist- it is well worth it. With three extensive years of study, an RMT will be able to assess and evaluate exactly what your body needs- this applies to postural alignment as well. Whatever your concerns may be, your therapist will also prescribe home-care exercises and stretches to help you maintain the results of your massage treatment at home.

On that note- let’s recover like an athlete! I’m off to enjoy the snow in Whistler. In reflecting on how I felt after my last day of riding, I should probably book my post- snowboarding massage now

Tags: athleticism, conscious lifestyle, olympic athlete, performance level, registered massage therapist, sports massage, vancouver

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