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Description
A Dense White Cylindrical Foam Roller
Benefits/Uses
Use round rollers for stability exercises and myofascial release
Improves alignment and hip mobility while increasing core flexibility.
Also can be used for Pilates, Yoga, Massage Therapy, and Physical Therapy
Download the Foam Roller Exercise Sheet
Specifications
6" Round, 3' Long
2.2 lbs density
Q&A on Foam Rollers
Q: What is the difference between the Biofoam Roller, First Place Elite Foam Rollers, and the Foam Roller Plus?
A: The Biofoam Rollers are designed for light use or use by one individual. The First Place Elite Foam Rollers will hold up longer under consistent use or in a commercial setting as it is a foam roller that does not contain cells making them last three times longer than traditional celled white foam rollers. The Foam Roller Plus is great in a commercial setting as well as it contains a 5" PVC core covered by 1" foam exterior and a removable/washable neoprene cover.
ASK THE EXPERT - ANNETTE LANG, MA, NASM-CPT
Director of Annette Lang Education Systems
1) How does flexibility help overall recovery and results in a
training program?
Flexibility is an important component of achieving and maintaining
healthy, full range of motion around the joints. It’s important to check the
range of motion, and only stretch muscles when the fi bers are short and
tight as opposed to long and tight.
2) What is self-myofascial release (SMR)?
Myo refers to muscle, fascia to the tissue that surrounds the muscle
fibers. By putting pressure on tender areas along the muscle tissue, the
golgi tendon organs help trigger the relaxation of the muscle spindles,
helping to dissipate the adhesions, increase blood fl ow, and enhance
overall movement.
3) How can I use self-myofascial release to enhance the training
program and recovery?
Try this sequence: release the knots or adhesions with a foam roller,
by putting pressure on the knots for 20-30 seconds while breathing.
Then, stretch the muscle fibers with either static
or dynamic stretching. After this, pick a mobility
exercise to encourage proper movement patterns,
and follow with a strengthening exercise.
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