Originally designed to relieve muscular tension along the spine, neck and shoulders - foam rollers are now commonly used in gyms around the world for workout warm-ups, pre-training stretching and flexibility, and as an effective means to maintain overall soft-tissue health.
A quality foam roller is one of the cheapest, yet most effective training tools available to anyone involved with prolonged physical training, intensive workouts or with poor posture.
A foam roller is an essential piece of equipment for anyone involved in resistance training, Olympic weight training or taxing workout regimes like CrossFit. Foam rolling can be used to break down adhesions / scar tissue between muscles, promotes blood flow to the targeted area in preparation for training and will decrease workout recovery time.
To use, simply roll out and stretch your back, shoulders, chest arms or legs to leave yourself feeling perfectly prepared to take on your workout and minimise the chance of injury.
Product features: Large Fitstream Foam Roller
- Dimensions: Length 31" | Diameter 5.5"
- Full cylinder foam roller
- Non-slip surface
- Durable, hardwearing design to ensure foam roller maintains shape under extensive use
- Easy clean
Product benefits and uses: Large Foam Roller
The Fitstream Foam Roller can be used for:
- Self-massage and improves muscle aligment
- Stretching and warm-up exercises
- Balance and core stabilisation training
- Physiotherapy and yoga
- Muscular flexibility
- Improved posture
- Quicker recovery times
How to use a Foam Roller
You can use a foam roller to 'roll-out' and stretch almost all muscles of your body. The rolling motion and pressure of your bodyweight upon the foam surface stimulates blood flow and circulation to the muscle being targeted. This acts as a form of self-massage to break up tight areas and prepare the body for exercise.
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