So I've always been the type of person who goes to the gym and sticks to a general routine and only use the machines I know how to use to prevent myself from either A. Looking like a fool or B. Breaking a bone or injuring myself! (which both have occurred so I speak from experience!!)
BUT I'm always willing to try new things when someone is willing to teach me! Ladies and Gentleman, I give you my new found life dependent gym tool....THE FOAM ROLLER!!
Some of you are laughing and have been there done that, but this was introduced to me by the lovely crossfitters and I have two on order for home as we speak!
What does it do and how do you use it?
Taken from men's health.com:
A.
Exercise induces microtears and swelling in muscle fibers, which
impinge on nerves and vessels. Over time, this can develop into
adhesions and scar tissue.
B. Foam rolling helps smooth out these obstructions and break down adhesions, helping to increase blood-flow within the muscle.
Read more at Men's Health:
http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/foam-rolling#ixzz2DZEiwXVg
A.
Exercise induces microtears and swelling in muscle fibers, which
impinge on nerves and vessels. Over time, this can develop into
adhesions and scar tissue.
B. Foam rolling helps smooth out these obstructions and break down adhesions, helping to increase blood-flow within the muscle.
Read more at Men's Health:
http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/foam-rolling#ixzz2DZEiwXVg
A.
Exercise induces microtears and swelling in muscle fibers, which
impinge on nerves and vessels. Over time, this can develop into
adhesions and scar tissue.
B. Foam rolling helps smooth out these obstructions and break down adhesions, helping to increase blood-flow within the muscle.
Read more at Men's Health:
http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/foam-rolling#ixzz2DZEiwXVg
A.
Exercise induces microtears and swelling in muscle fibers, which
impinge on nerves and vessels. Over time, this can develop into
adhesions and scar tissue.
B. Foam rolling helps smooth out these obstructions and break down adhesions, helping to increase blood-flow within the muscle.
Read more at Men's Health:
http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/foam-rolling#ixzz2DZEiwXVg
A. Exercise induces microtears and swelling in muscle fibers, which impinge on nerves and vessels. Over time, this can develop into adhesions and scar tissue.
B. Foam rolling helps smooth out these obstructions and break down adhesions, helping to increase blood-flow within the muscle.
Simply put: It helps loosen your muscles before a workout and helps prevent soreness after a workout!
Exibit A:
This is my dear friend using the foam roller after a super intense workout! Her face is saying: "Oh it hurts but it feels so gooood!" I used it last night after a filthy fifty (tweaked for available equipment) WOD and I am barely sore. A week ago I did the same workout, skipping the roller and was sore for days!
Now check out this textured foam roller for an even deeper tissue massage!!
This is one I have on order and I can't wait!!!
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