Whether you prefer a daily jog or rigorous strength training a few times a week, working out benefits your emotional and physical well-being in numerous ways. Although breaking a sweat leads to better sleep and a fitter physique, post-workout aches are often part of the deal.
Thankfully, using a handheld showerhead for a massage after a workout will easily end the post-workout muscle aches, pains, and fatigue. Here, we discuss the benefits of a post-workout massage and how the Canopy Handheld Filtered Showerhead will make the experience even more pleasurable and effective.
Is It Good to Get a Massage After a Workout?
In short, the answer is yes! Your muscles will say "thank you" for the post-workout attention. The kneading and strokes of a massage boost blood flow to help tight, sore muscles bounce back quickly.
Although your muscles might feel fine in the minutes or hours after a workout, it is still important to massage muscles right after exercise. Think of doing so as a proactive measure. You are caring for muscles now to prevent pain later.
Getting a massage will keep your body on top of its game. It helps improve your range of motion, whether your workout includes swinging a bat, swimming laps, or lifting weights. Massage also reduces inflammation, allowing your range of motion to reach its full potential.
Benefits of a Shower Massage Post-Workout
It would be great to visit a massage therapist after each workout, but don't overlook the convenience or underestimate the effectiveness of a self-massage in the shower. Think about it; a soothing shower is already relaxing. Add in a massage component, and you're in for an even bigger treat.
Essentially, an in-shower massage swaps out the practitioner's nimble fingers for a powerful, targeted, and pressurized stream of water from a shower head. The stream should be forceful but not uncomfortable when it touches your skin. To maximize comfort, adjust the water pressure accordingly.
We recommend using the Canopy Handheld Filtered Showerhead to hit all the sore spots, offering the same therapeutic and physiological benefits as traditional massage. Turn the shower head to the high-pressure setting to increase the efficiency of the massage while remaining comfortable.
We also include a scalp massager to improve scalp and hair health. The filtration system keeps hard minerals and chemicals out of the water to prevent skin, hair, and scalp irritation and dryness—improving your post-workout beauty process.
Helpful Tips for Showering After Exercise
1. Check the Water Temperature
Although many people prefer hot showers, it's best not to go overboard cranking up the heat. Let's put it this way: hot water and your natural skin barrier aren't exactly best friends. The heat limits skin barrier function. This makes skin more vulnerable to dryness caused by natural oils and water loss or overproduction of sebum, which can also cause blemishes.
Regarding a post-workout shower, you might want to lower the water temperature even more. Cold water doesn't have the same drying effect, which will make your hair, skin, and scalp happy. For muscle recovery, the cold water unleashes a domino effect. The lower temperature squeezes blood vessels, restricting blood flow to help muscle fiber swelling decrease, alleviating soreness.
Hot water does have its place in your post-workout shower. The heat causes blood vessels to widen, which allows oxygen and nutrients to reach achy joints after exercise.
2. Think About Your Skin Type
A post-workout shower is more precise than your regular morning or evening cleanse, but it includes some of the same elements. Your shower stall essentials remain the same. Gel cleansers containing aloe vera and tea tree oil help clear the pores of oily skin (without making congestion worse). Fragrance-free cleansers won't irritate sensitive skin, while lukewarm water and sulfate-free products are best to stop naturally dry skin from becoming even drier.
3. Navigate Based on Soreness Level and Keep Track of Time
Move the nozzle slowly across the sore spots after you turn on the Canopy Handheld Filtered Showerhead and suds up. Let the high-pressure stream of water linger on areas that need a post-workout massage.
We understand how amazing a soothing shower feels after an intense workout, but don’t let time run away. Limit your session to 15 minutes to prevent skin dehydration.
Adding a handheld shower head to your bathroom might seem like a luxurious touch, but it’s the perfect upgrade for your active lifestyle. Use our Filtered Handheld Showerhead alone or pick up our Showerhead Accessories Kit to seamlessly switch between the handheld and your favorite wall-mounted device.
