You most likely have seen them at the health club, in yoga class, or possibly a friend's house. In the past they loosely resembled those colorful swimming pool noodles children use to float through the water with, and were mostly associated with hospitals, rehab centers, and the chiropractors offices. But after several years of research and study, a few companies have innovatively reinvented these log shaped fitness devices, and the popularity of the foam roller (along with its benefits) has gained significant momentum into the homes of thousands today!
A foam roller is cylindrical device composed of dense foam. Originally, athletes used foam rollers to compress and massage very specific areas of muscle tension and pain. These areas, referred to as trigger points (or more commonly known as a knot) develop in time and must be untangled to restore muscle to its original length. A muscular knot is a muscle which is tangled-up in the fascia of our skin. Regular massage of trigger points sends signals to the brain to begin a process called myofascial release, which frees the muscles from your surrounding fascia.
To use a foam roller, one must apply pressure on the desired area (using the weight of the body), with the roller underneath the body, and slowly rolling back and forth. After recent innovations foam rollers are used not only for their traditional benefits but for other therapeutic uses as well, such as: Self Myofascial Release or SMR, static stretching, adding variation to workouts, and improving core strength and stability.
Nobody wants to get injured. But neglecting to recover after workouts can lead to injury. This happens often because most people don't spend enough time to recover after exercising! This includes eating the right food, getting enough sleep and rest, and stretching. The amount of time you exercise should equal the amount of time you spend recovering.
Foam rolling is not for everyone. Speak with your physician before beginning a new fitness regimen. Some other tips when foam rolling are: avoiding joints while rolling and taking considerable more time rolling your painful areas. It is normal to feel discomfort when rolling. This means you are working on a trigger point. But only apply just as much pressure as you can tolerate.
Using a foam roller is rather simple, but may require some getting used to if you're just starting out. It will require some balance and a little core strength, however with just a little practice, you will be rolling out those knots before you know it!
A foam roller is cylindrical device composed of dense foam. Originally, athletes used foam rollers to compress and massage very specific areas of muscle tension and pain. These areas, referred to as trigger points (or more commonly known as a knot) develop in time and must be untangled to restore muscle to its original length. A muscular knot is a muscle which is tangled-up in the fascia of our skin. Regular massage of trigger points sends signals to the brain to begin a process called myofascial release, which frees the muscles from your surrounding fascia.
To use a foam roller, one must apply pressure on the desired area (using the weight of the body), with the roller underneath the body, and slowly rolling back and forth. After recent innovations foam rollers are used not only for their traditional benefits but for other therapeutic uses as well, such as: Self Myofascial Release or SMR, static stretching, adding variation to workouts, and improving core strength and stability.
Nobody wants to get injured. But neglecting to recover after workouts can lead to injury. This happens often because most people don't spend enough time to recover after exercising! This includes eating the right food, getting enough sleep and rest, and stretching. The amount of time you exercise should equal the amount of time you spend recovering.
Foam rolling is not for everyone. Speak with your physician before beginning a new fitness regimen. Some other tips when foam rolling are: avoiding joints while rolling and taking considerable more time rolling your painful areas. It is normal to feel discomfort when rolling. This means you are working on a trigger point. But only apply just as much pressure as you can tolerate.
Using a foam roller is rather simple, but may require some getting used to if you're just starting out. It will require some balance and a little core strength, however with just a little practice, you will be rolling out those knots before you know it!
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