Most 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.
Read MoreFoam rolling removes knots and tension, much as a massage would. The pressure from your body weight against the roller forces the knot out, leaving you with muscles that are less sore, more mobile, and less prone to injury. Over the years, a number of new product have come out that work off the same principle as the foam roller, but feature different designs. These products tend to be more packable and can help you target different body parts with greater effectiveness. You may want to have a few different rollers available, so you can mix things up depending on how sore you are and which areas need targeting.
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