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What is massage training?
Ergogenic aids - legal: massage Massage A massage can assist an athlete to recover after training sessions and may reduce muscle soreness allowing them to recover faster and keep up their volume of training. Massage prior to an event can also loosen muscles and relax ligaments and be part of the warm up. It can have a psychological effect by promoting relaxation, reducing stress levels and allowing an athlete to be optimally aroused for the performance.
What is erogenic acid and how is massage useful for players?