“Written by an Ironman triathlete for other athletes, this easy-to-follow book extols the benefits of self-massage pre- and post-activity, and for general well being. It is well sourced, contains clear black-and-white photos demonstrating technique, and targets the specific needs and muscular woes of competitive and recreational athletes. It would be a fine source of self-care exercises for your athletic clientele.”-- Massage Magazine
“The ability to relieve pain and speed recovery with self-massage can bring training to new levels and help prevent injuries.” --Metro Sports New York
Self-Massage for Athletes offers a complete and thoroughly 'user friendly' how-to guide to the art and benefits of massage for active people engaged in sports and exercise. . . . Self-Massage for Athletes is confidently recommended for athletes of any age or condition who cannot afford or otherwise have access to a masseuse, but wish to benefit from the efficacy of an effective massage after their exertions.” --Midwest Book Review
“Sometimes after a long ride we have a load of aches and pains, and no way to get rid of them. Rub your troubles away with this excellent book. . . . .We’re confident that athletes of any skill level will benefit by having Rich Poley’s excellent work in their collection. The results of applying the techniques within are immediate. . . . . Bottom Line: Advice is only good advice if it’s put to use. Rich Poley turns complicated subjects into advice anyone can put to use.” --MountainBikeTales.com
“Anyone who's enjoyed a professional massage knows the value of massage therapy. What most athletes don't know is how to apply those benefits to their own bodies. Rich Poley, the author of this new book, Self-Massage for Athletes helps make massage accessible to everyone by providing the simple techniques and tools necessary to effectively practice self-massage. Whether you're new to massage or are a registered therapist, this book will serve as an awakening.” --Steve Brown writing for Philly Fit Magazine
Follow Rich Poley’s guidebook and you’ll develop a new respect for the stress relieving ad muscle soothing practice of self-massage.” “...This comprehensive how-to guide explains the benefits of regular self-massage -particularly for athletes.” --Pilates Style
“Rich Poley’s well-described and well-illustrated book is designed to help cyclists and other athletes relieve sore muscles, recover more quickly between rides, and reduce the chance of injury both on and off the bike.” --Procycling
“Every active person needs a massage. But most of us don’t get one until it’s too late, until we’re injured or when our body is screaming for help. Self-Massage for Athletes can help. Starting with seven simple massage strokes most effective for self-massage, the book guides readers through a full-body massage with special chapters focusing on acupressure, trigger point therapy, and using breathing and visualization.” --Rocky Mountain Sports
“One more benefit: while the techniques are described for self-massage, learning them helps tremendously in massaging others as well.” --Jonathan Beverly writing for Running Times
“This book provides an extremely useful and straight-forward approach to massage. It is able to provide the reader with the tools necessary to effectively use self-massage to prevent injury and muscle soreness as well as to promote general well being. Since most runners will face injury or muscle soreness at some point in their careers, the information presented in this book is ideal for any runner regardless of their competitive background.”--Elaine Binkley writing for RunOhio Magazine