Foam Rolling

Athletes of all levels regularly experience muscle soreness in the calves, thighs, and hips. Participants in our 60-minute Foam Rolling workshop learn how to use the simple but versatile foam roller to soften, stretch, and re-align the muscles in these areas in order to relieve tension, promote recovery, and prepare the body for additional training. 

Benefits of foam rolling:

• Improves circulation throughout the skin, fascia, and muscles.  Through improved blood circulation, a more efficient exchange of nutrients and waste products occurs at the cellular level to improve recovery.
• Lengthens short (tight) muscles, tendons, and ligaments.  Some muscles (i.e. hip flexors) and tendons/ligaments (i.e. iliotibial band) are prone to shortening and are difficult to effectively stretch and apply therapeutic pressure. But with a foam roller, you can apply deep pressure massage to such areas and lengthen shortened tissues, thereby preventing physical imbalances that can predispose you to injury.
• Improves mobility and range of motion.  Studies by the National Strength and Conditioning Association report knee joint range of motion (ROM) increases of 12.7% and 10.3% at two and 10 minutes, respectively, following two one-minute bouts of foam rolling of the quadriceps.
• Increases training efficiency.  A study published in 2013 in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reported reduced muscle soreness one, two, and three days after an intense workout increasing training efficiency.

Testimonials:

• "I had never used the roller before and wondered how much I might benefit from taking This Is How We Roll. I highly recommend it for all runners (experienced or beginner).  You will definitely benefit!  A lot more knowledge than I expected! " – LL
• "A class that 'hurts so good' rolls away the tight, stiff, achy muscles.  Those aches are not just 'old age.'" – DR
• "What a difference a class makes. I've owned a foam roller but never knew how to use it, until now. Thanks Fleet Feet!" – HD 

Even more motivation to roll:

• Why foam rolling is crucial for building muscle
• Why every fit person should own a foam roller