{"podcast":{"title":"Elite Sports Recovery and Performance","slug":"elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042","podcast_index_feed_id":7086042,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fa963520/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-avila","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41941480/41941480-1725288463964-23930263b3c2.jpg","author":"Nate Avila","episode_count":78,"summary":"Elite Sports Recovery & Performance is a podcast dedicated to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts unlock their full potential through advanced recovery techniques and performance strategies. Hosted by a seasoned sports massage therapist, this podcast dives deep into the science and practice of athletic recovery, offering expert insights on everything from injury prevention and rehabilitation to optimizing performance through physical therapy, nutrition, and cutting-edge recovery methods.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042"},"episode":{"title":"Which Is Better A Massage Before A Workout Or After A Workout","slug":"which-is-better-a-massage-before-a-workout-or-after-a-workout","published_at":"2026-04-16T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042/which-is-better-a-massage-before-a-workout-or-after-a-workout","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-avila/episodes/Which-Is-Better-A-Massage-Before-A-Workout-Or-After-A-Workout-e3hvhfm","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fa963520/podcast/play/118522806/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-15%2F422157198-44100-2-5c2fb7fa1592d.m4a","summary":"🎙 Episode Description Massage Before or After a Workout — What’s Actually Better? Should you get a massage before you train… or after? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. In this episode of Elite Sports Talk, Nate breaks down the key differences between pre-workout and post-workout massage, and how each one affects your performance, mobility, and recovery. You’ll learn why timing and intention matter, and how using the wrong type of massage at the wrong time can actually hurt your results. You’ll learn: • When a pre-workout massage can improve mobility and performance • Why deep tissue work before training can backfire • How post-workout massage supports recovery and reduces soreness • The biggest mistake people make when using massage as a quick fix • A simple rule to follow so you always use massage the right way Whether you’re an athlete, lifter, or just trying to feel better in your body, this episode will help you use massage more strategically — so you can train better and recover smarter. 🎧 Press play and learn how to time your recovery for better results.","meta_description":"🎙 Episode Description Massage Before or After a Workout — What’s Actually Better? Should you get a massage before you train… or after? The answer isn’t as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":444,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042/episodes/which-is-better-a-massage-before-a-workout-or-after-a-workout/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042/which-is-better-a-massage-before-a-workout-or-after-a-workout.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}