Let's talk foam rolling.
I love foam rolling. I might have had some of you try it out, but I tell everyone on their first session it is a must have item. Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release (SMR). It's great for warm up or post workout.
So what is foam rolling meant to accomplish?
First let's cover what fascia is. It is a densely woven, specialized system of connective tissue that covers and unites all of the body’s compartments. The purpose of the fascia is to surround and support the bodily structures, which provides stability as well as a cohesive direction for the line of pull of muscle groups. In a normal healthy state, fascia has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. However, with physical trauma, scarring or inflammation, fascia may lose its pliability.
Self-myofascial release is a technique that applies pressure to tight, restricted areas of fascia and underlying muscle in an attempt to relieve tension and improve flexibility.
It is great/ideal to foam roll at least once a day. You can roll out your whole body. Get creative with it! Sometimes I roll out with either my dog or my daughter sitting on me lol.
Try rolling out for about 5 min total for your whole body and see how you feel!
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