10e discount on massage for competitors in CCC and UTMB
For those fit enough to be racing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc or the Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix you deserve a reward! ChamoFix offers all competitors 10e off the standard price of a ChamoFix Massage in your own chalet or residence for Thursday 31st August (pre-race massage), Sunday 2nd August, Monday 3rd August and Tuesday 4th August, 2012 (post race recovery massage).
Pre-race massage will help stimulate the micro-circulation, loosen up any niggles or tensions and help the runner relax any tension from stress before the event.
Post-race massage will massively aid recovery from the endurance race, helping to break down adhesions from micro-inflammation, stretch out any over-contracted, over-worked muscle tissues, flush out waste products from muscle exertion and generally loosen up tired limbs.
If you haven’t heard of the Ultra Trail, which starts in Chamonix Mont Blanc… it’s an insanely tough ultramarathon held annually in the French Alps, where racers run the mountains surrounding the entire circumference of Mont Blanc, covering 166km and 9400m elevation across France, Italy and Switzerland. You can walk the Tour du Mont Blanc comfortable over 8 - 10 days. The fastest of the UTMB runners do it over 1 night and 1 day, without stopping.
To book a massage with ChamoFix email ChamoFix Massage or call Ruth Martin on +33.609.86.88.38
If you are on holiday in Chamonix (and not even running) here’s this year’s program for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. It’s well worth going along to Chamonix town centre and watching the start or cheering on the finishers, not to mention all the inspiring sporty stands and craft fair (where our lovely friends @ Bagsy-Moi are selling gorgeous alpine-design cushion covers!)
August 28, 2012
Mountaineering up Chamonix’ most famous summit this summer?
If you are a climber or mountaineer, you’ll be spending long days moving in the high mountains with technical traverses, rope work and some hard slogs to reach the peaks.
This all is made easier if your muscles glide smoothly and your body feels energetic, not exhausted. A couple of massages before, during or after can benefit your body (and mind) in so many ways. Massage for mountaineering:
- increases micro-circulation so the blood flows to areas that need it for muscle repair
- reduces adhesions - ie where trauma or overuse has left injury on any level, fascia and muscle ends up getting stuck together from the collagenous scar tissue. This reduces your range of movement. Massage helps break up adhesions in the fascia and muscles, and helps restore normal function in the muscles, joints and connective tissue.
- helps lengthen shortened muscle fibres - if your hamstrings are tight or your calves are screaming, there are various gentle but effective techniques for bringing a better length back to over-contracted muscle fibres, including Post Isometric Relaxation, Reciprocal Inhibition, Soft Tissue Release.
- relaxes the body & mind - so the appropriate rest and recovery benefits can take place!
ChamoFix offers massage tailored for each individual, combining deep tissue work, effective stretching, trigger point release and invigorating strokes that loosen and restore your body, ready for more mountaineering action.
To book a massage with ChamoFix Massage, please call Ruth on +33.609.86.88.38
June 4, 2012
For any massage therapist in Chamonix, the Alps & beyond … here’s another an unmissable opportunity to brush up on your winter sports massage techniques. ChamoFix Massage in
Chamonix will again host world-renowned Sports Massage Coach, Mel Cash, to front a three day pre-season winter sports massage workshop (Tue 31 Jan - thur 2 Feb 2012). Some of the latest techniques and understanding in practical massage will be discussed, demonstrated & practised.
For more info or to book a place on our 2012 Mel Cash Sports Massage Workshop in Chamonix Mont Blanc, please email . We’ll send you a booking form, payment details and further specific information (venue, accommodation, timetable, what to bring, reading list, etc)
Continue October 4, 2011
It’s never too late and it’s undeniably beneficial to really focus at least three hours a week towards muscle conditioning and strength training so that your skiing and snowboarding becomes even more fun and without the painful side effects of screaming quadriceps, taught IT bands and aching lower back/ glutes. Throw a weekly or fortnightly massage into the mix and you’ll feel more flexible and stronger for all your winter action sports. (And will reduce your likelihood of accident or injury).
If you are booking a ski trip, then it’s totally worth starting a ski/snowboarding fitness preparation programme at least 8 weeks prior to your holiday - primarily focus on muscular strength and endurance, but keep flexible and nicely stretched. Imagine the feeling of strong legs, stable core muscles and loads of stamina so you are making the most of every moment of your investment into snowy adventures. With the added flexibility in your joints and fascia - this training will keep you a lot less prone to needless injury. Aerobic training will minimize fatigue and hence will minimize your chances of crashing. Most injuries occur in the afternoon of the first two days of a ski holiday - due to fatigue, lack of concentration, lack of strength to avoid falls. Bear this in mind and begin your “ski trip” well in advance with this blog post’s training advice (or something similar).
Massage after skiing or snowboarding is beneficial both physiologically and psychologically. Your legs and body can feel totally fresh the next day, because massage increases microcirculation of blood and lymph, helping to clear metabolic waste such as lactic acid. Massage also helps to reduce “delayed onset muscle soreness” (DOMS).
To book your massage in Chamonix and feel amazing again after your winter activities, email ChamoFix or call us on +33 609 868 838.
(Locals in Chamonix (with Gens de Pays cards or Seasonaire jobs) can benefit from a multipack of three massages at a great rate, so you can really plot your progress as you train and enjoy your skiing and snowboarding… not to mention telemarking.)
Continue December 5, 2010
Forthcoming Thai Massage Course in Chamonix - 27-29 Nov 2010
This second Thai Massage course, taking place Friday 27th, Sat 28th and Sun 29th November 2010, will continue from our learning on the first eighteen hour’s training. But it will also be effective as a standalone weekend of training - so no previous experience is necessary.
18 hours: Thai Yoga Massage - level 1 - Tutor Dani from Yoga Groove
Cost: 220e per person
* Dani’s “Learning Thai Massage” is an continuation of the earlier Chamonix-Massage-Training introduction to this 2500 year old ancient art form. We will continue to explore the essential techniques of Thai Massage, in a lovely Chamonix venue. Email revive@chamofix.com to book a place.
Continue November 2, 2010
“Physician - Heal Thyself!” is an ancient wisdom. So less nagging my massage clients in Chamonix to drink more water and do more yoga… I’m now refocusing my own energies on better postures while I massage, a slightly longer daily yoga routine (EVEN if I have an urgent email, etc), keeping hydrated, taking time to enjoy healthy meals, and using my Chamonix lift pass for high altitude runs and bike rides.
As a vote of good karma to fellow mountain runners who are embarking on the Chamonix 10Km, Chamonix Cross du Mont Blanc (23Km) or the Chamonix Marathon Du Mont Blanc (42km) on the weekend of 26/27th June, you’ll get free 20mins with any ChamoFix massage of 30mins or more if you show me your race bib or medal!
Continue June 20, 2010
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