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A Little Foam Rolling to Loosen up the Muscles

July 26, 2014 By Philip Leave a Comment

A great tool for muscle recovery is foam rolling.  Using a foam roller is like having your own personal massage.  I have been using it more and more post-workout and post-run to help me work out the kinks in my quads and hamstrings, and also to help me with what I think is the onset of Achilles tendinitis.  You can also use foam rolling as a warm up exercise to get the blood flowing to your muscles before a workout or run. To foam roll, just simply place the muscle(s) on the roller while it is on the floor, and roll back and forth.  You might make this a regular part of your rest and recovery day. If you need a foam roller, you can go with the The Grid Foam Roller which has different textures for a deeper massage experience, or a OPTP Pro Foam Roller like mine (and can also be used for Pilates exercises). For a very detailed guide to the different muscles and ways you can foam rolling, Art of Manliness did a fantastic how-to overview. … [Read more...]

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I've always hated exercise and getting on the floor, out of the question. Eight weeks ago, I didn't know what to expect or if I could successfully do the program. Philip was so patient with me and trained me at a level that I could sustain. I have never been excited about working out. I actually began to look forward to working out with him. At the end of the eight weeks, I feel stronger, I have more energy, and my sleep has improved. I'm even down seven pounds. I was so pleased with the results that I signed up for an additional eight weeks. Thanks Philip!  (Individual results may vary)

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