By Navitas Spa & SportsPublished: 25 August 20261 min read
At a glance
A sports massage targets the muscle groups used in a specific activity with deep strokes, friction, compression and stretching, to prepare them before effort or speed recovery afterwards. It suits athletes in transit, gym members, crews and airport staff who walk terminals all day. At Navitas Spa it is a 50-minute session next to the fitness centre; ask us on WhatsApp for the current price.
Who books it
- Athletes travelling to or from an event, between flights
- Members after a session in the fitness centre downstairs
- Cabin crew after a series of long sectors — calves, lower back
- Airport staff after a shift on the apron or the terminal floor
Before or after
| Compare | Before effort | After effort |
|---|---|---|
| Aim | Warm, loosen, prepare | Recover, reduce soreness |
| Pressure | Lighter, faster | Deeper, slower |
| Time | Shorter | The full 50 minutes |
| Pair with | A round of sauna | Cool shower, water, rest |
What to tell the therapist
Your sport or activity, when you last trained and when you next will, and any injuries. The session is built around that.
Frequently asked questions
Sports or deep tissue?
Sports if you know the activity that caused the tightness; deep tissue for a chronic knot with no obvious cause.
Can I train straight after?
Lightly, yes. Save hard sessions for the next day.