I'd love to hear about it. The Greeks used massage in the Olympic Games to keep their athletics in top conditions. The Romans athletes and gladiators also used massage to keep in top form. Exercise can place a tremendous stress on the body.
Intense training can bring about fatigue and decrease the effectiveness of the exercise.
Much stress is placed on the tendons and ligaments, possibly stretching them to excess and tearing muscle fibers. Fluid accumulates in those areas creating soreness and stiffness. Fitness buffs and athletes who are interested in peak performance use massage therapy to help enhance their over-all performance. Massage helps to stimulate circulation and loosen the muscel fibers that are bound together. This also enhances lymph circulation, lubrication of the muscles, reducing friction and helps to remove toxins and acids.