People who are not very involved in fitness or yoga may not know much about fitness equipment such as foam rollers. For people who exercise regularly, especially those who want to do muscle training, or those who love sports such as marathons, they often use foam rollers to help themselves and relax their muscles after high-intensity exercise. In fact, ordinary people can also use foam rollers. Today, let’s take a look at how to use a foam roller.

What is a foam roller

Speaking of the foam roller, many people may be unfamiliar with it, but when it comes to its other name - yoga column, I believe yoga enthusiasts will understand it very well. So, for ordinary people, who don’t do much fitness and have never practiced yoga, shouldn’t they be able to use this kind of equipment? Perhaps many people will think that it is unnecessary to use it. In fact, as a health care product, foam rollers can also be used by ordinary people. They can help us relax fascia and muscles, and have a good shaping effect.

How to use a foam roller

The foam roller has to withstand the pressure of the trainer's own weight. Therefore, its material is very special, has high elasticity, strong pressure resistance, and good resilience. When we use it, we can roll on it with the help of its own weight, or The self-rolling foam roller plays a certain massage role. When we are rolling the foam roller and feel pain in a certain part of the body, we can stop rolling, stay for a few seconds, and then continue rolling around the painful area, which can well relieve muscle tension and excessive stiffness.

Precautions when using a foam roller

Beginners who first come into contact with the foam roller will feel some pain during the pressing and rolling process. This is a normal phenomenon. After using it for a period of time, the pain will reduce or disappear. If it hurts all the time, then do not continue to use it. You should consult a professional doctor and use it under guidance. It is advisable to use it for one to two minutes on each part.