Want to maintain flexibility? Buy a foam roller!
Foam rolling is like a massage. It helps musculoskeletal flexibility by loosening the fascia, a connective tissue that spreads over your muscles.
Rush to the store, grab a foam roller and start doing these 4 incredible exercises.
1. Hamstring Roll
Sit on the floor. Put the roller under your right knee with your leg straight. Place your hands flat on the floor and cross your left feet over your right ankle. Roll your body forward until your roller reaches your glutes and roll back. Repeat for 30 seconds.
2. Calf Roll
Sit on the floor. Position the roller under your ankles. Your hands should be flat on the floor for support and then roll your body forward until your roller reaches the back of the right knee. Then, roll back to your ankle. Repeat for 30 seconds.
3. Shoulder Blade Roll
Lie face up. Your foam roller should be under your upper back at the top of your shoulder blades. Bend your knees and put your feet flat on the floor. Cross your arms over your chest. Slightly raise your hips and then roll back and forth. Repeat for 30 seconds.
4. Hip Roll
Lie on the floor with your face down. Place your thighs atop the roller just above your knees and torso propped up on your forearms. Roll your body backwards until the roller reaches the top of your thighs. Roll back to starting position. Repeat for 30 seconds.
It’s recommended to perform these moves a few times a week.