This Is How We (Foam) Roll
Running, playing sports or weight lifting will continuously cause your muscles to breakdown and repair. Over time, muscles can become tight when the fascia (connective tissue that surrounds muscle) starts to thicken and contract in order to protect muscle from damage. If the fascia contracts too much, trigger points or tender spots within a muscle…
Proper Stretching: Static vs. Dynamic
For years, static stretching pre-workout or prior to sport activities was thought to prepare the body for more intense exercise by improving performance and reducing injuries. A couple of recent studies show, however, that dynamic stretching – or an active movement-specific warm up involving continuous motion is superior to static stretching prior to a workout….