Could the Foam roller be the most beneficial piece of kit in your gym?
What is the foam roller? First off the foam roller is a long cylindrical tool made of foam or rubber and often found laying around the stretch area.
So what can it do for you?
Reduce muscle soreness; put simply the foam roller can be considered a form of self massage, softening tight muscles and breaking down trigger points (the sore spots within muscle). This is especially beneficial in the legs and through the back.
Before Workout stetching; using the foam roller is great way of stretching muscles both before and after your workout. Using beforehand will often allow for a greater range of motion through exercises within the workout.
After Workout Stretching; after a workout the foam roller can help remove lactic acid from the muscles reducing soreness and speeding up recovery.
De-stressing; If you have been sat at the desk all day, there is nothing better then to relax and stretch out those tense muscles and allow the muscles and skeleton to re-align.
Injury Prevention; All of the above will contribute to healthy, strong muscles that are at less susceptible to injury.
So if your not doing it, its time to get foam rolling.
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