Weight Loss

Okay I know this sounds really stupid...and I am not even sure if this is the right forum...but I was wondering if actually getting a massage burns any calories. Just thinking how it works your muscles, and gets the blood flowing..would that be similar to an exercise? I know I am probably reaching here.....

Of course it burns calories!!!!

......for the person GIVING the massage (since they're actually using their muscles to do so).

I seriously doubt that laying there, letting someone massage your back (or whatever you're having done) is burning calories. 

It's like asking if you move your eyes to look at the TV burns calories :/  (since your eyes are moving right?)

Here is a link.

Notice if you scroll down, that you burn more calories giving the message.

Simply living burns calories.

HAHA!!! I knew it was a long shot!!!!

well TECHNICALLY, getting a massage burns calories... so does sleeping, sitting down, watching tv, etc.

But seriously, it's a massage, it doesn't NEED to burn calories to be amazing! haha

Yes actually it does. But not from the massage itself. Just breathing and your heartbeat burn calories. Thats why you have a basic calorie burn per day, or your BMR.

I don't know about burning calories but there are many health benefits to massage. I get one about every 3-4 weeks and would get them more often if I could afford to. One of the biggest benefits is that it releases toxins in your body and your system works better because of that. It also loosens muscles and causes an increase in blood flow. Stimulates the lymphatic system, reduces pain, muscle cramps and stiffness.

So with that being said, it is very beneficial and should be thought of as part of your workout plan because if your body is relaxed, pain free, less stressed you are better able to workout and just function properly in your everyday life. I know I feel much better after a message and my workouts are easier and I am able to workout longer. Thus, burning more calories.

I posted this ridiculous question while relaxing in my i-joy massage chair I recieved for x-mas. It is one of those human hands deep massage chairs that really works your muscles. I am not niave in ANYWAY..but I thought of muscle contraction and how your muscles are being "worked" during a massage. I do love the benefits of a massage ..I just love relaxing after a long day and a tough workout. Would be a nice bonus though if it burned a few extra calories but I will enjoy it nonetheless. Thank you everyone for your responses..is there a way to delete posts..or do they just hang around forever?

You're welcome. No don't delete the post. Others will read, learn and add. They just move down the list.