We have gradually learned the importance of stretching before and after exercise in a series of sports and fitness, so many people like to do some stretching exercises before fitness and use some relaxation tools to massage their stiff muscles after fitness. Many fitness studios use foam rollers, so do you know what the function of a foam roller is? What are the benefits of foam rollers for fitness? Let’s go take a look below!

The role of foam roller

Recovery after exercise

I believe everyone knows this. If you buy a foam roller, it will usually come with a brochure that lists various stretching methods. The general time to use it is after exercising. If you still feel muscle soreness the next day, you can continue to use it. Foam rolling not only reduces muscle soreness but also allows you to perform better afterward.

Warm up before exercise

Dynamic stretching is recommended before exercise rather than static stretching. The movements of the foam roller are basically dynamic stretching movements, so it is also very good to use the foam roller to warm up before exercise. It can help you increase joint mobility, improve soft tissue, and improve athletic performance.

What are the benefits of foam rollers for fitness?

1. Improve joint flexibility

Having good joint flexibility can naturally improve your sports performance, such as squatting lower, etc.

2. Reduce delayed onset muscle soreness

Muscle soreness after exercise is due to delayed-onset muscle soreness, and foam roller massage is beneficial for relieving acute muscle soreness because it can increase blood flow, accelerate lactic acid elimination, reduce swelling, and increase oxygen supply. In addition, it can also improve the symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness.

3. Promote blood circulation and improve sports performance

As mentioned in the introduction, foam rolling as a dynamic stretching action will not have a negative impact on subsequent sports. On the contrary, it can improve your subsequent sports performance.