08.30.08
The Olympics in Beijing and Massage
Testimonials for massage by some athletes from the 2008 Beijing Olympics
It seems that nowadays it’s very unusual to hear of a serious athlete who doesn’t employ massage as part of their training regimen and recovery strategy. Indeed, if the budget permits, any Olympic athlete today will receive massage therapy at least once or twice per week - or some (like Michael Phelps) even twice a day! Here’s a list of quotes by or about various athletes from the Beijing Games about massage and bodywork.
Michael Phelps
“I have been getting two massages a day and ice baths.”
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080812/lf_afp/oly2008swimusaphelpsfuel
Lolo Jones
“A businessman needs a laptop. Athletes need massages and the right diet.”
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/beijing/track/2008-08-11-jones-track_n.htm
Dara Torres
“…and the two proceeded to massage Torres’s shoulders and legs with their feet so their hands wouldn’t tire and they could apply more force…”
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/magazine/29torres-t.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=NEAR%20THE%20WARM-UP%20POOL%20AT%20THE&st=cse&oref=slogin
Almost every olympian from all around the world get some form of massage to help their game. Even if it is just to relax, don’t you think you should too?
Shellie Morin LMT
Sense-Sational Massage
www.sensesationalmassage.com
207-850-1014
