Does FOAM ROLLING Work?

Today you'll learn the science behind foam rolling, collaboration with @thebarefootsprinter.

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[zieglmeierjakob]

Very dynamic and informative video. Well done Aaron.

[heidizee]

Great video for managing expectations (and time) around foam rolling. Thanks for removing the guilt I was feeling over not spending several minutes at a time on trouble spots!

[robertmann]

I like to use foam rolling in combination with static stretching. Of Course as you mentioned dynamic stretching before a workout is definitely recommended by me to my clients. I like to think of foam rolling as a bandaid but when used in combination with activating under active muscles it can have long term benefits.

[BELLSOFSTEEL]

I started foam rolling for about 5 minutes before my workouts and it's been great! Haven't had shoulder pain since I got in the habit! Great video guys!

[justalittlebitmo]

Yay! Thanks for this. I really don't like how foam rolling feels after the minute mark anyway. This just validated me so much 💕😂

[michaelbelesky]

Thanks I appreciate it and will put it into practice!

[lambrosstamos]

Go the next step and demonstrate a basic recovery routine, please.

[jbravo]

Thankyou for showing how to foam roll properly & which part of muscle should foam roll 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[advaita.athlete]

I've tried foamrolling at night, especially the back, and I've realized that it actually keeps me awake! The activation is actually quite extreme. Takes me 1-2 hours to just fall asleep, where I usually only need about 30min or so.

[Drstephenstokes]

I think the results are due to increased awareness in the brain to that area of the body, I feel most people use to much pressure. I can get as much benefit from using a dry scrub brush and just stimulate the skin receptors.

[sergeantbigmac]

Wow I never knew it had a name or was medically studied, but I guess its D.O.M.S. ive been dealing with lately. Actually, I think ive dealt with this for years but recently changed up my exercise routine and its much worse now... I deal with the phenomena of most muscle soreness onset 2 even 3 days after a workout, especially after leg days, and no one ive asked really knows what Im talking about. It really screws with a weekly workout routine. Its nice to put a name to it so I can do more of my own research!
Ive never really incorporated foam rolling into my stretching regimen. I naively thought it was more gimmick and time waste over regular stretching. Anything I can do to minimize this problem and hit the gym more frequently! Thank you for the information Dr Aaron and Graham!

[eddyjimenez-scorpio]

Wow, 1 min? This is why i love this channel. You just improved my quality of life in just 1 min! Man, i would hit that roller like its the last day. Thanx great info!

[yeshuat]

At the end you recommend a cross fiber release. I’m a massage therapist and do cross fiber friction and get results that last longer than 5-10 min of increased range of motion. I’m curious why it wouldn’t be the same, like when someone uses a Gua sha tool, it’s presumably lighter than a foam roller for the most part.

[laurazeller]

I use rolling in areas I've found knots in my calf where I'd otherwise feel discomfort. Short of removing these knots, rolling helps.

[mke]

What about foam rolling for muscle knots? Can foam rolling get rid of them alone or should I combine it with exercises?

[posho]

A squat university vid, first at all thumb up and then I watch the video

[angeloselarja]

For DOMS should it be done before or after exercise?

[branflakee]

So would you get added benefits if you foamroll + warm up in that 10-30 min window? Is there studies on that available?

[antonomaseapophasis]

I use foam rollers as a sort of massage.
Are there other superior practices for self-treatment?

[kevincruikshank]

Love this.. Very straightforward and informative. I am thankful the bald guy keeps his shirt off in this video. Just saying… Makes it all more professional.