More surprising were the results of

More surprising were the results of a second test that measured blood flow through the subjects' arms. Researchers found that leg pressers who received a massage enjoyed improved circulation for up to 72 hours. Compare that with the exercise-only group, which experienced hampered circulation for more than 48 hours. Because researchers tested circulation levels in a part of the body far from where the subjects received a rubdown, the results suggest that massage triggers a full-body response that improves blood flow.