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Massages lengthen the muscle tissue, assists in lubricating between the muscle fibers and joints, thus help reduce pain and stiffness. By lengthening a short, tight muscle through restorative muscle therapy, the tension and extra energy required to keep the muscle tight can be freed up, and this allows easier movement and reduces injuries. A massage is also a great way to reduce stress and remove the chemicals produced by stress, (cortisol and adrenaline), from the body. A less intense massage also, can calm the mind and give a sense of overall well-being. Massage therapy can be a form of body maintenance and preserving good health and will give the largest payback when they are regular. If, though, you can only make a commitment to have a massage a few times a year, the healing nature of massages will still be very effective.

Adhesions cause the feeling of pain, block normal blood circulation, reduce movement of the muscles and joints and trigger inflammation. Slow, direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscle tissue is employed. Some discomfort and pain is associated with this type of massage and often stiffness and soreness may result the following day. It is always recommended to tell the therapist if something hurts or the pain is outside of your comfort zone.

Swedish Massage: The Swedish massage is the best-known type of massage and if you have never had a massage before, it is a perfect place to start. The Swedish physician Pir Henrik Ling, developed this technique in the 1700s to relax muscles. It involves kneading, rubbing, friction, stretching and sometimes tapping the muscle tissue and is performed in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Shiatsu Massage: This is a traditional hands-on therapy originating in Japan. The therapist uses pressure from the thumbs, fingers and palms to apply pressure to specific areas of the body. Tapping, squeezing, rubbing and pressure are applied to numerous acupressure points, releasing toxins and stress and promoting improved blood circulation.

The Balazs Track System transforms any room into a boxing studio in a matter of seconds. Heavy bags glide effortlessly through the room on a ceiling mounted track. Move bags from storage area to workout area and back.

Transform any room into a boxing studio in seconds.

Creating a dedicated room for boxing or kickboxing classes can be expensive. A multi-purpose space is ideal but punching bags are heavy and awkward to handle and time consuming to hang and store on a daily basis. The Balazs Track System transforms any room into a boxing studio in a matter of seconds.