A massage can speed your recovery after a challenging new workout, finds a British Journal of Sports Medicine study. Women who did sprints and then received a 10-minute leg massage were 49% less stiff afterward. They also exercised harder in their next session, melting more calories.
For healing benefits on the cheap, try these DIY techniques from Rich Poley, author of Self-Massage for Athletes, on any sore muscle.
Doorway Chest Opener
Stand facing a doorway and stretch arms out to sides, elbows bent, forearms and palms pressing into wall. Walk forward to feel a stretch in chest and arms.
Desk-Chair Hip Stretch
Stand about 2 feet in front of a sturdy chair that won't move and place right foot on seat, hands on hips. Shift weight forward to feel a stretch in front of left hip. Switch sides. (Still stiff? Try these 10 more moves to ease tight hips.)
Computer Neck De-Kinker
Place right hand on top of head, gently pulling to right and lowering right ear toward shoulder. Switch sides.
Original article and pictures take www.prevention.com site
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