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The Benefits of Foam rolling
The great exercise guru Jane Fonda would often utter the phrase, “no pain, no gain” in her 1980’s workout videos. And yes, I had them all on VHS! The idea of no pain no gain, stems from the belief that in order to achieve something worthwhile, you must endure some hardships or struggle. Welcome to the world of Foam Rolling!
Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a technique that can be used to promote myofascial release, which can, in turn help reduce or eliminate trigger points in the muscles. Utilizing a “roller” before or after an exercise routine is a form of self-myofascial release (SMR). The concept is to release fascia that has gathered together for a big old knot party in your muscles. These fascia party-goers love to get close to one another and “stick” together, causing you pain, inflammation, and the ever so painful “knots”.
The Fascia Partiers
Fascia is present all throughout the body. In fact it’s a three-dimensional connective tissue with multiple layers just hanging out in your body, waiting for a party! Those deadlifts you crushed yesterday, your fun little jaunt walking the dog, or the plank challenge you “accidently” signed up for…the fascia peeps are ready to get the party started! Fascia tends to stick together in the party we call our body! If we regularly practice myofascial release, we can break up the fascia party without having to call the cops or in this case, a massage therapist or a physical therapist which can be costly. Instead, I’m crashing the party and I’m bringing my friend the foam roller along for the fun!
BENEFITS
Here are five key benefits of incorporating foam rolling into your health and wellness routine:
1. Reduces Injury and Speeds Up Recovery
Foam rolling can break down adhesions and scar tissue. Breaking up the fascia will improve blood flow to the muscles which helps promote healthy tissue and therefore can improve the recovery process
2. Improves Flexibility
Static stretching is awesome, but adding in a foam roller takes it to a whole new level. Foam rolling enhances your flexibility by putting a bulls-eye on the fascia thus releasing tension and therefore improving range of motion.
3. Reduces Inflammation
Foam rolling can help to flush out metabolic waste products also known as those fascia partiers that are partying rent free in your body. By reducing inflammation, you are more likely to have less tightness in your muscles.
4. Improves Posture
At some point in your life, you may have experienced back pain. A regular routine of foam rolling can help improve not just your performance but it can result in improved posture. Improved posture can lead to better movement and performance overall!
5. Mental Impact
No doubt there are numerous physical benefits but foam rolling can also have a positive impact mentally. Foam rolling releases tension in your body giving you more self-confidence in your day-to-day routine as well as fire you up to go out and crush your next workout!
Fun Fact: Did you know that in addition to supporting the body’s structure, fascia is one of the primary water storage units found in the body! That means in addition to foam rolling, HYDRATE!!!! Drinking water will definitely rain on the fascia party parade! As the fascial fibers become unstuck, the fascia will begin to glide more comfortably across each other. Over a period of time, this process can lead to healthier tissue. Even our fascia party goers can become happy, healthy, hardy tissue!
The Benefits of Foam rolling
The great exercise guru Jane Fonda would often utter the phrase, “no pain, no gain” in her 1980’s workout videos. And yes, I had them all on VHS! The idea of no pain no gain, stems from the belief that in order to achieve something worthwhile, you must endure some hardships or struggle. Welcome to the world of Foam Rolling!
Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a technique that can be used to promote myofascial release, which can, in turn help reduce or eliminate trigger points in the muscles. Utilizing a “roller” before or after an exercise routine is a form of self-myofascial release (SMR). The concept is to release fascia that has gathered together for a big old knot party in your muscles. These fascia party-goers love to get close to one another and “stick” together, causing you pain, inflammation, and the ever so painful “knots”.
The Fascia Partiers
Fascia is present all throughout the body. In fact it’s a three-dimensional connective tissue with multiple layers just hanging out in your body, waiting for a party! Those deadlifts you crushed yesterday, your fun little jaunt walking the dog, or the plank challenge you “accidently” signed up for…the fascia peeps are ready to get the party started! Fascia tends to stick together in the party we call our body! If we regularly practice myofascial release, we can break up the fascia party without having to call the cops or in this case, a massage therapist or a physical therapist which can be costly. Instead, I’m crashing the party and I’m bringing my friend the foam roller along for the fun!
BENEFITS
Here are five key benefits of incorporating foam rolling into your health and wellness routine:
1. Reduces Injury and Speeds Up Recovery
Foam rolling can break down adhesions and scar tissue. Breaking up the fascia will improve blood flow to the muscles which helps promote healthy tissue and therefore can improve the recovery process
2. Improves Flexibility
Static stretching is awesome, but adding in a foam roller takes it to a whole new level. Foam rolling enhances your flexibility by putting a bulls-eye on the fascia thus releasing tension and therefore improving range of motion.
3. Reduces Inflammation
Foam rolling can help to flush out metabolic waste products also known as those fascia partiers that are partying rent free in your body. By reducing inflammation, you are more likely to have less tightness in your muscles.
4. Improves Posture
At some point in your life, you may have experienced back pain. A regular routine of foam rolling can help improve not just your performance but it can result in improved posture. Improved posture can lead to better movement and performance overall!
5. Mental Impact
No doubt there are numerous physical benefits but foam rolling can also have a positive impact mentally. Foam rolling releases tension in your body giving you more self-confidence in your day-to-day routine as well as fire you up to go out and crush your next workout!
Fun Fact: Did you know that in addition to supporting the body’s structure, fascia is one of the primary water storage units found in the body! That means in addition to foam rolling, HYDRATE!!!! Drinking water will definitely rain on the fascia party parade! As the fascial fibers become unstuck, the fascia will begin to glide more comfortably across each other. Over a period of time, this process can lead to healthier tissue. Even our fascia party goers can become happy, healthy, hardy tissue!
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