Massage

[abanger]

From the HST FAQ:
<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">On days off, you should receive a full body deep tissue sports massage. However, it isn't necessary to get to painful. The massage is simply a way to eliminate spasms, increase blood flow, increase protein uptake, and activate satellite cells. You shouldn't be &quot;sore&quot; after the massage. if it is done properly, your muscles will literally be pumped afterwards. A protein supplement should be taken before and after the massage.</div>
Massage after exercise doesn't improve blood flow

 

[the_dark_master]

Mmm, but most of these 'googled' studies use massage straight after exercise not on 'off days'

 

[omega99]

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(abanger @ May 08 2009,11:15)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Massage after exercise doesn't improve blood flow

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How 'bout the hot tub after a workout? It does get the blood flowing, but has its advantages regardless.