Foam Rolling Technique

Watch Now Foam Rolling Defined The correct foam rolling technique relieves muscle tightness or pain due to exercise. Foam rolling can be considered a light form of muscle massage. A foam roller is used for this procedure. A form roller is a cylindrical tube of compressed foam that may vary in length and thickness. Foam rolling is used to help release your muscle knots also referred to as trigger points or Myofascial adhesions. The adhesion points or knots are inflexible tissue that causes muscles not to lengthen and fire properly. Common causes for developing inflexible tissue include muscle imbalance, overuse, and injuries. Foam Rolling Technique…

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Build Your Affordable Home Gym

Why build affordable home gym Many people are opting to stay at home more as a result of the pandemic. They  are now choosing to workout at home as an alternative to a gym.  If you are a person that exercises regularly, you probably follow a routine when working out.  Since you are choosing to limit or curtail visits to a gym, an alternative is to build your affordable home gym. Planning considerations In order to build your affordable home gym successfully, there are many things that you should consider. The first and most important thing, is to develop your plan. Write your plan to…

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Maintaining Strength Throughout Life

  Maintain Strength at any Age and Ability Maintaining strength throughout life is important. Fitness is relative. What I mean by that is a person's fitness may vary with age and physical ability. As a personal trainer, I work with clients of varying age groups from youths to seniors. Many of my clients have a history of illness and/or muscular-skeletal conditions. Define Your Fitness Goals and Motivation When I meet with a person that is asking about exercise and/or nutrition, I listen carefully to what is being said. As an active listener, I find out what is motivating that person toward health and fitness, whether…

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