Massage
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Both the Stevenage and Cambridge clubs feature onsite massage chairs, to help you unwind. There is no charge for using these facilities, as they are included within your monthly membership fee.
Benefits of massage
Gentle massage affects the nervous system through nerve endings in the skin, stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural 'feel good' chemicals. This in turn will help promote relaxation and a sense of well-being. It can also help reverse the damaging effects of stress by slowing heart rate, respiration and metabolism and lowering raised blood pressure. It can also help with moderate pain relieve. With many people suffering from adrenal shock, massage can also reduce levels of stress chemicals such as cortisol and noradrenaline. For more on adrenal shock see the articles on this site.
A firm massage can also stimulates blood circulation which will improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues. This will help the lymphatic system to flush away waste products. Finally and of great benefit to those whose exercise hard, it eases tense and knotted muscles and stiff joints, improving mobility and flexibility.
At the Stevenage club we have a professional KINJOY massage couch. Time spent on the KINJOY couch is simultaneously a relaxing experience and a regeneration and rejuvenation process for mind and body.
- Your skin will delight as it detects the soft Shiatsu massage starting to crawl up along the spine, loosening muscle tension in the process and triggering the flow of energy.
- After 10 minutes, you will feel refreshed and stronger, You will be relaxed but with a clear focus and an increased awareness of the surroundingst