Foam rollers are a great option, mainly because of the cost. However, I prefer the HyperIce Hypervolt over standard foam rollers, and so do the clients who have tried it. The nice thing about the massage gun is that you can target individual knots in your muscles. It also makes it more convenient to make myofascial release a part of your routine because you can use the gun while watching TV or even in the car. You don’t have to sit on the ground.
Read MorePain can have a lot of different causes—connective tissue, nerves, muscles, and more. If your pain or soreness is coming from your muscles (especially after a hard workout), you can alleviate a lot it through proper self care. Self care after the gym consists of myofascial release, active release technique (ART), and stretching.
Read MoreMost athletes spend just as much time recovering from their workouts as they do actually working out. Many of them have weekly visits with a a tissues masseuse who specializes in active release technique (ART) or a chiropractor. It helps their bodies handle the physical stress they are under.
You and I may not have an ART practitioner on retainer, but there are numerous things we can do after working out to improve our recovery.
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