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		<title>Thumper Percussion Massager Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people have discovered that owning a personal back massager is a convenient way to reap the benefits of massage, without the expense or inconvenience of having to go to a professional massage therapist. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out or your thumper massager. 
1. When using your personal back [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Many people have discovered that owning a personal back massager is a convenient way to reap the benefits of massage, without the expense or inconvenience of having to go to a professional massage therapist. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out or your <a href="http://www.ifitnessgear.com/thumper-mini-pro-2-personal-back-massager.html">thumper massager</a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">1. When using your personal back massager apply the massaging heads to muscles and other soft tissue but use care near bony arise which can be uncomfortable if massaged directly. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">2. To amplify the relaxing effects of your massage try using your personal back massager after soaking in a hot bath you can also experiment with burning incense and playing soothing music. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">3. Have a friend or love one use your personal back massager on you so that you can relax even more completely.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">4. Never use your back massager on your head or face, in or near the bath tub or on very young children or infants. </span></p>
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		<title>Thumper Mini Pro Massager</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David White</dc:creator>
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The thumper mini pro personal massager is not your average back massager. Although it costs more than the inexpensive personal massager you will find in your local discount store. With thumper mini pro the old truism you get what you pay for is more than applicable. The mini pro 2 is a portable power house designed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.ifitnessgear.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/back_minipro.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-70 alignnone" title="back_minipro" src="http://www.ifitnessgear.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/back_minipro.jpg" alt="" width="161" height="180" /></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The thumper mini pro personal massager is not your average back massager. Although it costs more than the inexpensive personal massager you will find in your local discount store. With thumper mini pro the old truism you get what you pay for is more than applicable. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The mini pro 2 is a portable power house designed to deliver a professional strength massage anytime you need it. The Mini Pro weighs in at only 3lb (1.4 kg), has three different power settings and its ergonomic design is perfect for getting at those hard to reach places like your lower back and shoulders. You can adjust the speed on the thumper mini pro from 20 to 40 percussions per second. The padded massage spheres rotate back and forth a full quarter inch. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The thumper mini pro massager makes a perfect Christmas gift, it&#8217;s like giving your loved one a lifetime of free back rubs. But a lot less work. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">For a limited time order your <a href="http://www.ifitnessgear.com/thumper-mini-pro-2-personal-back-massager.html">thumper mini pro massager</a> and get free shipping. </span></p>
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		<title>10 Health Benefits of  Massage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aside from the fact getting a massage just feels really good there are actually some suppressing pretty surprising  health benefits. 
1.       Massage reduces muscle tension and can help to reduce stress. 
 
2.       Massage helps to stimulate the circulation of lymph fluid throughout the body which has a cleansing effect. 
 
3.       Many people find that massage [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Aside from the fact getting a massage just feels really good there are actually some suppressing pretty surprising <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>health benefits. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Massage reduces muscle tension and can help to reduce stress. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Massage helps to stimulate the circulation of lymph fluid throughout the body which has a cleansing effect. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Many people find that massage is great at helping to reduce pain from things like fibromyalgia, arthritis and migraines. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Helps to circulate fresh oxygen into your blood. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Massage helps to maintain and improve flexibility of the joints.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">6.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Massage improves your immune systems function making you more resistant to disease. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">7.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Helps to reduce and alleviate muscle spasms and cramping. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">8.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Helps to promote deeper breathing. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">9.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Improves the health of your skin by stimulating blood flow. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 37.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">10.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">   </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Massage also has an powerful calming effect on most people and fosters a relaxed peaceful state of mind. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The ideal form of massage is one given by a trained practitioner but this is not always practical and form many of us the cost is prohibitive. A much more economical way to reap the many benefits of massage is by owning a <a href="http://www.ifitnessgear.com/massagers">personal massager</a> like the <a href="http://www.ifitnessgear.com/thumper-mini-pro-2-personal-back-massager.html">thumper mini pro</a> which allows you to enjoy a deep relaxing professional quality massage anytime you need it. </span></p>
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