Does Massage Really Help Sore Muscles Get Better Faster?

About this episode

This episode explores the effectiveness of massage in aiding recovery for runners and debunks common myths surrounding it.

There are lots of runners that swear by massage and feel it’s an essential part of the recovery process. There are also a lot of myths out there about what massage is really doing. What’s the truth about massage for runners? Let’s find out. You’ll learn: How a massage may help What a massage doesn’t do and When you should and should not get one. If you are serious about your recovery or just serious about feeling better, this is the episode for you. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running…

People in this episode

Host: Claire Bartholic

Topics covered

• massage
• sore muscles
• recovery
• running
• health
• fitness

Keywords

• massage
• sore muscles
• recovery
• running
• health
• fitness
• plant-based nutrition
• mental strength

Sponsors

Liquid I.V.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts

Products: Liquid I.V.

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