Sports Massage Exeter MARLIES FITNESS
My sports massages are designed to reduce muscle tension, ease aches, and support recovery
Sports Massage Exeter
The owner of Marlies Fitness and a Personal Trainer Exeter. I believe every woman deserves to feel strong, confident, and truly happy in her own body.
If your body feels like it’s been put through a washing machine on “spin cycle” — whether from training, desk life, or hauling kids/shopping/life around Exeter — a sports massage can help get you moving (and sleeping) like a normal human again.
My sports massage in Exeter is designed to reduce muscle tension, ease aches, and support recovery — without the fluffy “just relax” vibe unless you want that too. This is hands-on, purposeful soft tissue work: we find what’s tight, what’s overworking, what’s grumpy, and we deal with it.
Deep Tissue & Recovery Massage
What can you expect from a sports massage from Marlies Fitness?
Sports massage is a targeted form of soft tissue treatment that focuses on muscles, tendons, and the surrounding fascia (connective tissue). It typically combines deep tissue techniques, trigger point work, and stretching/mobility-based methods to help improve how you feel and how you move.
(And no, you don’t have to be sporty to benefit — a desk job can wreck a body just as effectively.)
Think of it as maintenance for your body — like a service for your car, except you can’t trade yourself in for a newer model (sadly).
Who is sports massage for?
Sports massage isn’t just for athletes. It’s for anyone whose muscles are working hard, getting stiff, or causing pain. Common clients include:
- Gym-goers & athletes (running, cycling, rugby, football, CrossFit, Hyrox, lifting — you name it)
- Beginners starting new training plans (hello DOMS… my old friend)
- Office workers with neck/shoulder tension and headaches from screens and stress
- Manual workers with tight backs, hips, and forearms from repetitive work
- Busy professionals & parents whose bodies are running on caffeine and willpower
If you’ve been thinking “I’m stiff, but I’ll stretch later” for the last six months… yeah. This is for you.
What to expect at your sports massage appointment
We keep things straightforward, professional, and focused on results.
Marlies Fitness
Every Sports Massage Therapist has their own style – mine’s a mix of structure, kindness and technique
Who should not have sports massage?
There are some situations where sports/deep tissue massage may not be appropriate – especially things like open wounds, skin infections, significant bruising, very recent acute injury (often within 72 hours), or certain clotting/DVT concerns. If you’re unsure, ask before booking so we can advise safely.
Does sports massage hurt?
It can feel intense in tight areas, but it shouldn’t feel sharp or panicky. We’ll adjust pressure so it’s effective and tolerable.
Should I work out after a sports massage?
Light movement is fine, but if you’ve had deep work, you may feel tender for 24–48 hours. Many people schedule sessions after training or on rest days.
What should I wear?
Whatever you’re comfortable in. We’ll work with towels/draping and only expose the area being treated.
How do I book a sports massage in Exeter?
Use our booking link/contact form and choose a time that suits you. If you’re not sure what session length you need, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Packages
Common issues a sports massage can help with
Sports massage is frequently used to support:
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Headaches linked to muscular tightness
- Lower back stiffness
- Sciatica-type symptoms
- Hip/glute tightness
- IT band discomfort
- Calf/Achilles tightness
- Arm/elbow/forearm aches (gym or desk related)
These are all commonly listed reasons people seek sports deep tissue massage in Exeter.
Sports massage vs deep tissue massage
They overlap a lot.
Deep tissue massage focuses on deeper layers and stubborn tension.
Sports massage uses deep tissue plus more “performance and function” thinking — you’ll often see more stretching, movement context, and recovery focus.
In practice: if you book sports massage, you’re getting the right blend for your body and goals — not a one-size-fits-all routine.
How often should you get a sports massage?
It depends on your training load, stress, and how your body behaves.
A simple guide:
- High training load / prepping for an event: every 1–2 weeks
- Regular gym-goer: every 3–6 weeks
- Desk-life tightness and headaches: monthly can be a game-changer
- “I’ve ignored this for ages” tightness: a short block of sessions close together, then maintenance
Consistency beats “one heroic massage every year” (even if that’s a very British plan).
