Episode 4: Foam Rolling is a cheap and effective add-on to your fitness routine that can positively enhance your health! This episode will review; What it's used for? Why do it? And specific techniques to get the most out of your FR routine!
Stay tuned I will be recording a follow-along FR tutorial on my website.
This episode is based on my blog post under the same name; Check it out at:
www.integrativefitnesstherapy.com
Check out the related sites below for more info on Foam Rolling
https://www.hss.edu/newsroom_metzl-foam-roller-relieve-muscle-pain.asp
https://vimeo.com/458176767
The effects of self-myofascial release using a foam roller or roller massager on joint range of motion, muscle recovery, and performance. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, November 2015. "SMR with a foam roller or roller massager appears to have short-term effects on increasing joint range of motion without negatively effecting muscle performance and may attenuate decrements in muscle performance and DOMs after intense bouts of exercise. Short bouts off SMR prior to exercise do not appear to effect muscle performance." --
