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Fulfil Your Fitness Goals With Foam Rolling

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Foam rolling (or self myofascial release) is becoming an increasingly widespread form of exercise for fitness enthusiasts muscle tightness and boost overall muscle strength. If you’re new to foam rolling, the practice involves using a long foam cylinder to literally roll (or massage) the muscles wherever tension exists in the body. Foam rolling can be hugely effective exercise, however, it can be rather painful at the start, which can make newbies shy away from this effective form of exercise. Luckily, the foam fabricating experts at FoamFabricators.ie have created this handy infographic to show us the benefits, types, dos and don’ts, and even a few exercises to get us rolling…

 

Fulfil Your Fitness Goals with Foam Rolling – Infographic

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