{"id":8613,"date":"2019-03-05T08:48:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T08:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=8613"},"modified":"2025-02-21T11:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T09:31:00","slug":"best-time-use-foam-roller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/best-time-use-foam-roller\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the Best Time to Use a Foam Roller?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we\u2019ve said in\u00a0<\/span>previous articles<\/span><\/a>, f<\/span>oam rolling is a proven\u00a0<\/span>self-myofascial release<\/span><\/i>\u00a0technique used by fitness coaches, athletes,\u00a0<\/span>personal trainers\u00a0<\/span>and members of the public alike. Self-myofascial release is any action taken by a person to reduce their muscular tension, aches and pains<\/span>. This technique\u00a0<\/span>often involv<\/span>es<\/span>\u00a0self-massaging and placing prolonged pressure on a particularly sore spot using<\/span>\u00a0your<\/span>\u00a0fingers, elbows and other equipment.\u00a0<\/span>Let\u2019s take a closer look at the areas a foam roller can target, times when you might need to consider foam rolling, and when is the best time to use a foam roller<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When to Use a Foam Roller<\/h2>\n

Before Exercise<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

They say you should\u00a0<\/span>stretch<\/span><\/a>\u00a0before and after exercise to avoid injury, and the same goes for foam rolling. Rolling before exercise will improve circulation, increase tissue elasticity, and improve<\/span>\u00a0your<\/span>\u00a0range of motion<\/span>. This\u00a0<\/span>will help you move better during exercise and protect your muscles from injury.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After Exercise<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Foam rolling directly after exercise is the most common time to do so<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>as this is a great way to enhance recovery. By working on the muscle\u00a0<\/span>groups<\/span>\u00a0you focused on during your workout, you\u2019ll improve blood flow in these areas and increase oxygen levels. This greatly reduces\u00a0<\/span>post-workout recovery<\/span><\/a>\u00a0time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When in Pain<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Muscular pain can be reduced through targeted foam rolling as long as you don’t roll too hard. This can do more damage than good so start of<\/span>f<\/span>\u00a0gently working the roller from outside of the pain point towards it. If you feel worse after the rolling, be sure to consult your doctor.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventative Rolling<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Prone to waking up stiff and sore all over your body? Rise like a champ every morning with a good foam rolling just before you\u00a0<\/span>go to bed<\/span>. This improves flexibility and releases muscular tension as well as enhancing muscular repair while you sleep.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n