Self-Massage for Athletes
A Revolutionary Approach to Improved Fitness and Health
Video Index
Links to all sports videos on our website. (For massage videos click here)
Note: Please scroll down to the bottom of each web page to view the video
Base Jumping from a helicopter: Home Page
Free Running: Two Brothers: About
Ultra Marathon Running: Resources
Climbing: Lynne Hill & Katie Brown: Trigger Points
Crunches for Abs with Scooby: Massage Therapists
Ashtanga Yoga: Treating Trigger Points
Rope Yoga Championship Mallakhamb: YoMama
Inappropriate Yoga Guy: American Fitness Article
Inspired Bicycles: Self-Massage for Runners
Gymnastics with Kim Strothers: Benefits
Teleskiing, Open Windows: Technique
Chasing Kimbia: This Ain’t Easy Running
Spirit of the Marathon: Run Resources
Lance’s Training Ride Cycling
Tarzan and Jane 1934 underwater buff Swimming
Chris Sharma Climbing and Falling: Yoga
Free Running: Tools
Surfing the Tsunami: Workshops
Vail Back Country Boarding with Jeff Barnow: Links
Hang gliding in France: Reviews
Resources
Articles
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•Self-Massage for Fitness Professionals Article for persona trainers, yoga, and Pilates teachers. Parts of this article originally appeared in another form in the March/April edition of American Fitness Magazine. Go
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•Self-Massage for Cyclists Bicycling Magazine’s Fit Chick, Selene Yeager describes a self-massage set that will leave your legs fresh and ready for your next ride. Bicycling Magazine
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•Trigger Points: Are They In You?
Trigger points weaken muscles, reduce range of motion, and drain endurance. While you may not have heard of them, you’ve experienced them. Everyone who’s had muscle pain and stiffness has experienced trigger points. Go -
•Treating Your Trigger Points How to relieve your latent trigger points. Go
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•Self-Massage for Runners
Runner’s World, the most popular running magazine in the world takes a look at self-massage for runners in its July 2007 edition in an article by Brian Sabin. RunnersWorld.com -
•Knot a Problem Women’s Health, takes a look at the self-massage for women and gives some pointers.A short effective description of massage strokes appears at WomensHealthMag.com
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•FAQ About Yoga*Massage Yoga*Massage may be the best thing to happen to yoga in 5000 years. Go
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•Self-Massage for Massage Therapists Why self-massage is of even more benefit for massage therapists than the average person. Go
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•Self-Massage for Runners An article for runners, originally appearing in a slightly different form in the Washington Running Report in the September/October 2007 edition. Go
After reading Self-Massage for Athletes, by Richard E. Poley, and trying many of the suggested massages, I found the book opened my eyes to the importance and benefits of simple and effective five-minute massages.
–Rosalind Klann of WomenOf.com
"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
Phone 303.545.6462, Two Hand Press, LLC,
PO Box 4236, Boulder, Colorado 80306
Every Good Workout Deserves a Massage
“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.” –Rocky Mountain Sports
“Self-Massage for Athletes is 20 chapters full of empowering information on applying self-massage to keep yourself feeling good. Chapters are short and the reading is interesting and enjoyable. Techniques are clearly explained and I found them easy to apply to one’s self. The black and white pictures fully illustrate the techniques and add beauty to the lessons.”–Deb Fries of Bike Culture Magazine
