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This is Rachel Cosgrove for Sleek/Strong. Today, we're going to talk about foam rolling.
Foam rolling is one of the most important things you can do for your body, but one of
the most often ignored. Foam rolling will help you feel better, improve the way you
move and give you a better workout. Let's get started. We're going to go ahead and foam
roll from the bottom of your body, all the way up to your top. So starting with your
calves, you're going to have your foot turned in. Give me 5 to 10, with your foot turned
in. Then you're going to go ahead and turn that foot straight up to the ceiling, 5 to
10. And then turn that foot out for 5 to 10. From there, take it right up to your hamstring.
And you're going to foam roll from your knee, right up to your hip. 5 to 10 repetitions
there. If you feel any tender spots, go ahead and hold it on there for just a minute to
let it release. After that, you're going to take it right on over to your side, and roll
your IT bands. Your IT band runs from your hip right down to your knee. So you're going
to roll all the way down to your knee, and back up to your hip. Now, this one might be
a little tender, but I promise as you do it it will get easier. After that, you're going
to roll over and roll the front of your leg, on your quadriceps. That muscle that runs
right down to your knee. Then go ahead and repeat the same thing on the opposite side.
You're going to finish with my favorite: the upper back. So we're going to release all
that tension and stress in your knock and shoulders. Hands behind your head, elbows
relaxed. And give me 5 to 10. Breath and relax. And let that upper back release. So make sure
you take the time to foam roll. You'll feel so much better. This Rachel Cosgrove for Sleek/Strong.