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Tip 1 - Foam Rolling For Runners

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by James Patania | permalink

Using a foam roller can provide similar benefits as deep-tissue massage. By increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension, it can help prevent injury and improve performance. Make the following foam-roller exercises part of your regular running routine--run, roll, then stretch. Place your body on the roller and slowly roll up and down (for about 10-15 seconds) along the muscle group you are targeting. If you find a particularly tight area, pause on that spot. Putting pressure on a tight area can help release the tissue.

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/health/foam-rolling-runners ^[1]

Tip 2 - Foam Roller Video Series

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Richard Showell | permalink

Foam Roller Foam Roller: IT Band Lie on your side with the roller near your hip. Move along your outer thigh while slightly leaning forward. For added stability, bend your top leg and rest your foot on the floor. Add pressure by stacking your legs. Foam Roller: Piriformis

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/stretching/foam-roller-video-series ^[2]

Tip 3 - 10 Self-Myofascial Release Exercises for Runners

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Olwen Wolfe | permalink

Learn how to use a foam roller and lacrosse ball to ease tightness and inflammation, and prevent injury. All it takes is 10 exercises and 10 minutes.

For further reading: http://www.active.com/running/articles/10-self-myofascial-release-exercises-for-runners ^[3]

Tip 4 - Listen Up, Runners! This Foam-Roller Massage Will Help Keep You on the Road

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kathleen Nomura | permalink

When you're training for a race, foam rolling is vital. This self-massaging technique loosens stiff muscles and helps keep fascia (connective tissue in muscles) loose. Foam rolling, along with stretching and cross training, can help prevent repetitive

For further reading: http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Foam-Rolling-Exercises-Runners-29493356 ^[4]

Tip 5 - 5 Foam Rolling Moves for Lower Body - Women's Running

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ellen Wagner | permalink

Five great foam rolling moves to target the lower body that will keep you pain-free during and after your workouts.

For further reading: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/2014/03/training-tips/5-foam-rolling-moves-for-lower-body_21585 ^[5]

Tip 6 - The 4 Mistakes You’re Making When Foam Rolling (and How to Fix Them)

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Karen Rainer | permalink

I can still remember a time when foam rollers were the latest novelty in training rooms across the country. Using one in public usually got you quite a few star

For further reading: http://runnersconnect.net/running-injury-prevention/foam-rolling-for-runners-mistakes/ ^[6]

Tip 7 - How to use a foam roller: a runner's guide

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bruno Wassmer | permalink

Kate Carter:Many gyms have foam rollers these days – but how many people actually know what to do with them? Here's a simple guide to the muscles you need to target
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For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/feb/28/foam-roller-runners-guide-muscles ^[7]