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In the wellness world, a foam roller has long been an essential.
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Its used forpost-workout self-massages, and is great for relieving muscle tension and stimulating circulation.
Read on for her tips to get the most out of your foam roller now.
Plus, a circuit of toning foam roller exercises to try.
What is a foam roller?
The foam roller has a cylindrical shape, and, depending on the model, is solid or hollow.
It is made of high-density foam, which can be soft, medium, or hard.
What is a foam roller used for?
Who should use a foam roller?
Below is a total body workout consisting of seven exercises to perform with the foam roller.
Balance backward and squeeze a soft playground ball between your knees.
Lean torso backwards and push legs forward simultaneously, then bring everything back together.
Stand with one foot on the floor and the other resting on the foam roller.
Descend into a lunge position keeping your foot on the foam roller, then return to the starting position.
For greater stability, lean with your hand against a chair or a wall.
Repeat ten times on each side.
While seated, place the foam roller behind one ankle with hands on the ground behind the back.
Sit on the floor holding the foam roller over head, with one hand on each eand.
Work triceps by bending and stretching the arms behind the head.
In plank position, rest ankles on the foam roller.
Lay with feet on the foam roller and back on the floor.
Activate the abdomen by tilting the pelvis and pressing the small of the back into the ground.
Then, return to the initial position.
This one is difficult, but give it a try.
A facilitated version is to maintain static posture.
Repeat ten times on each side.
