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Foam roller experience?

  • 17-05-2014 10:04PM
    #1
    silverharp
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    I was shown some exercises on them last week but just curious what benefits anyone noticed? I found them a bit uncomfortable to do but I guess like anything you get used to it

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  • #2
    Alf Veedersane
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    What were the exercises and in what way where they uncomfortable?


  • #3
    silverharp
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    What were the exercises and in what way where they uncomfortable?

    an arm and back of leg one, the one I found uncomfortable was the leg one as the roller was switched to a short stiffer one and I had the other leg on top for additional pressure.

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  • #4
    Alf Veedersane
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    Was it uncomfortable because it was sore?


  • #5
    beggars_bush
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    Its meant to be uncomfortable at first. Your muscles are not used to it.
    Keep going, it will get better


  • #6
    fits
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    You don't have to apply max pressure in the beginning, ease into it. When I feel a knot or sore apot I generally stop rolling but keep pressure on and wait for muscle to release. Fully attribute my return to running to the foam roller.

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  • #7
    Birdie086
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    I use one to stretch out my back, I recently started to go to an intensive circuit class three times a week, and it was a shock to the body!!!

    I started to get back pain and my trainer insisted I got a foam roller and gave me stretches to do.

    No more back pain, allowing me train better.


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