12 Reasons to use a Foam Roller with Exercises

Foam Roller

I would recommend Foam Rolling Before and after a workout. To help release muscle

tension. The Foam Roll should be done after the light jog. Foam Rolling is especially useful

for athletes who cant afford the costs of regular massage. It decreases muscle density to help

the athlete feel more relaxed so they can warm up better. As the Great American Coach Bud

Winter said the more relaxed and warm you are during the warmup the better you will

perform. And this means better performance also in competition.

How long an athlete roll is also determined on a case-by-case basis. I usually allow five to 10

minutes for soft tissue activation work at the beginning of the session prior to warm up. If my

athletes roll after their workout, it is done for the same length of time.

A foam roller is simply a cylindrical piece of extruded hard-celled foam. Think swimming

pool noodles, but a little denser and larger in diameter. They usually come in one-foot or

three-foot lengths. I find the three-foot model works better, but it obviously takes up more

space.

Benefits of Foam Roll

12 Reasons to Use a Foam Roller