Have you ever wondered what those big, long, and hard Styrofoam things are laying around the gym? Well, if you did, they are called "Foam Rollers." I always saw people using them and wondered what they were used for. After extensive research on foam rollers, I am pleased to say I have fallen in love with them; they are awesome! Let me put it this way: a foam roller is the best 25 bucks you'll ever spend. The daily 5-10 minutes you take for foam rolling exercises will pay great dividends. Foam rollers are beneficial for many different reasons.
For example, your body will be able to move again more fluidly and freely; foam rolling exercises are a great way for pre-workout preparation, post-workouts, and tune-ups between workouts. Also, it is so easy to use and convenient to take different places; you can use a foam roller to stretch every muscle in your body.
Foam rolling is an excellent way to treat your "
FASCIA" and improve daily quality. Fascia is the web-like sheath that envelops every muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve, vein, and artery of the human body. To better
visualize what your
Fascia looks like, picture uncooked chicken or beef; it's the white
covering around the muscle that runs through it and around it, right? It also supports your
organs and joints from head to toe acts as a shock absorber and is
extremely rich in nerve supply. Your strength, flexibility, and fitness performance depend on your health. Do not be one of those that overlook foam rolling exercises or say it's for women only. Be smart and value your health and body.
Make the word "FASCIA" stick in your brain, and be aware that a
healthy fascia is critical in releasing your potential. Imbalances in your fascial
system need to be addressed directly with
consistency and daily effort. I promise foam rolling will restore your Fascia to its pliable and relaxed form. A good tip to know when performing foam
rolling exercises is if the muscles are very tight, it may cause discomfort, but it also means that muscle or area needs more attention, so keep
rubbing through the pain. As you work at it slowly, roll back and
forth in small movements to create a release and breathe. Each time you use a foam roller, it makes the next time easier, but it should be a bit painful.
So now you know why using a foam roller can be
vital to your body and health. When you think about it, our
bodies take a lot of abuse daily, whether it's from working, working out, stress, etc. We must take the
time and give our bodies the proper
treatments they deserve. Especially as we age, everything starts to wear down.
Everyone doesn't have the money to pay for Manual Therapy from Chiropractors and other specialists to treat their bodies, so go with what's cheap and effective. Remember, if you don't like it, you need it! I use a foam roller before, during, and after my workouts; honestly, my body feels great after using it. Look at it as a poor man's massage! Our bodies are machines for everyone; we must maintain them to the best of our abilities so that we can live strong and healthy lives for many years. Peace and God bless everyone!
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