How Foam Rollers Can Help Improve Your Fitness

Posted by Gymsportz Fitness on March 30th, 2016

There are many benefits to having a foam roller. It can do more than just un-do the knots in your muscles—it can also help you achieving a great set of abs. This fitness accessory is also commonly used for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, yoga, and crossfit.

Here are just some of the many uses of a versatile foam roller:

• Self-Myofascial release - Foam rollers allow you to massage your own muscles. You can roll it on certain areas of your body to be able to release adhesions. Giving yourself a deep tissue massage with a foam roller can also speed up the healing process and help you recuperate right after a workout.
• Self-Acupressure - Feeling tense? The foam roller can relax the muscles on trigger points or tight spots by applying pressure.
• Core strengthening - Thanks to the cylindrical shape of the foam roller, it is a perfect surface to perform push-ups and planks. It can also be used for ab exercises like sit-ups and crunches.
• Stretching - Propping up your arms and legs on the foam roller can help you increase your range. This gentle and soft fitness accessory is an excellent prop for stretching.
• Balancing - If you don’t have a disc or a balance board, a foam roller can be a substitute. It is perfect for balancing as it can easily move with you and has a cylindrical shape.
• Foot massage - After a long day, your feet deserve a little break. You can use the foam roller to massage and stretch them.

The foam roller is very versatile and can help improve with your exercise regimen. More importantly, it also improves your fitness by relaxing your muscles. Choose the right size of foam roller to be able to maximize its use. There are online sellers that can help you choose the right foam roller for you. Aside from choosing the size, you also need to choose the surface of the foam roller—some are completely smooth while others have bumps for better grip.

Make sure to purchase from a reputable dealer. If you purchase a cheap foam roller, it won’t last very long or won’t be as effective—worse, it can injure you. Find a gym equipment seller that also supplies their products to major gyms. It also helps if they offer warranties as well as excellent customer assistance.

About the Company

Gymsportz.sg is one of the leading exercise equipment online suppliers in Singapore. It was founded in 2009. They provide a huge variety of home use and various commercial equipment suiting the corporate and individuals’ need for fitness equipment.