Foam Rolling

I had the pleasure of taking part in a foam roller workshop with some colleagues in North Vancouver yesterday. It was short and sweet, but packed full of some great information.

Most often, these workshops utilize knowledge that we already have, introducing a few new concepts, ideas and reviewing some current research. I especially enjoy hearing the questions and comments that come out during these presentations from everyone. Quite often that's where the most interesting information comes from.

So, why do I write about this in my blog? Well... I have foam rollers lying around my house and every single studio and gym that I work in. I occasionally use them to do some stretching myself and with my clients (mostly just something that raises up the leg for a hamstring stretch, or to lie along the spine for a chest/shoulder stretch). A few years ago I did entire classes on the foam roller, which were great, but as with all fitness "toys", it fell by the way-side. This workshop reminded me of what a great and inexpensive tool the foam roller is.

Just simply using the foam roller along muscles can help release tightness, it worked wonders for my calf and hamstrings.

I will put in some pictures and resources in the next couple of days. I hope...