Foam rolling; some people are already shuddering at the thought (or perhaps memory of the act). Hopefully by the end of this post you will have reason to continue using it, start using it again, or try it for the first time. We will also get into some of the potential risks that are associated with it, as well as some tips for purchasing a new one. Let’s jump in!
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Recovery is something that people take for granted. Whether this is because they believe that if they let up / take a day off from their training that they may lose some of their current level of fitness; or because someone thinks that sleep / rest is the only way to help their body heal. The other side of the coin is that some people may even get overwhelmed that there are too many options for recovery, so it is hard to decide which one to even do.
Performing a proper warm up prior to any physical activity is a crucial step to not only maximizing your performance but also proactively helping with injury prevention. With such wide-ranging and tangible results, why are warm up’s often performed halfheartedly, focused on areas that are unnecessary, or neglected entirely? Let’s dive in.
There seems to be much confusion about the differences between a strain and a sprain. Both have to do with soft tissues, which makes it easy to see how they can sometimes get mixed up. Properly identifying what (and how severe) the injury is will ultimately set yourself up for success when rehabilitating that injury. While improperly doing so can be detrimental to both your short- and long-term health.