effect of sport massage at rest period on the cardiac work reperformance

ABSTRACT

The present study investigated the effect of sportmassage at rest period, after submaximal workload [800 m. running], on the cardiac work reperformance. Thirty seven college females ran 800 m. twice and got 5 minute sport massage in between 20 m rest period. Before and after running, subjects were measured. Physiological response was reduced significantly, which imply less cardiovascular requirements after sportmassage despite the same workload performed. Therefore, it was concluded that sportmassage is recommended as an effective procedure in improving cardiovascular fitness