Rockin the Foam

Check out the video:  PB Elite Molded Foam Rollers

Description
A molded foam roller that does not contain cells making them last three times longer than traditional celled white foam rollers.

Features

  • Unlike traditional celled foam rollers that break down and flatten out, these molded rollers do not have cells and therefore will last much longer.
  • Available in 4 sizesBenefits/Uses
  • Use round rollers for stability exercises and myofascial release and alignment and half round rollers for balance and stabilization
  • Improves alignment and hip mobility while increasing core flexibility.
  • Also can be used for Pilates, Yoga, Massage Therapy, and Physical Therapy
  • Download the Foam Roller Exercise Sheet
  • Watch the included Foam Roller instructional videoSpecifications
  • 3′ Long, 6″ Round
  • 1′ Long, 6″ Round
  • 3′ Long, 6″ Half Round
  • 1′ Long, 6″ Half Round

    • Q&A on Foam Rollers
    Q: What are the differences between the Biofoam Roller, PB Elite Molded Foam Roller, and the Foam Roller Plus?
    A: The Biofoam Rollers are designed for light use or use by one individual. The PB Elite Molded Foam Rollers will hold up longer under consistent use or in a commercial setting as they are more dense. The Foam Roller Plus is great in a commercial setting as well as it contains a 5″ PVC core covered by 1″ foam exterior and a removable/washable neoprene cover.

    ASK THE EXPERT – ANNETTE LANG, MA, NASM-CPT Director of Annette Lang Education Systems
    1) How does flexibility help overall recovery and results in a training program?
    Flexibility is an important component of achieving and maintaining healthy, full range of motion around the joints. It’s important to check the range of motion, and only stretch muscles when the fi bers are short and tight as opposed to long and tight.

    2) What is self-myofascial release (SMR)?
    Myo refers to muscle, fascia to the tissue that surrounds the muscle fibers. By putting pressure on tender areas along the muscle tissue, the golgi tendon organs help trigger the relaxation of the muscle spindles, helping to dissipate the adhesions, increase blood fl ow, and enhance overall movement.

    3) How can I use self-myofascial release to enhance the training program and recovery?
    Try this sequence: release the knots or adhesions with a foam roller, by putting pressure on the knots for 20-30 seconds while breathing. Then, stretch the muscle fibers with either static or dynamic stretching. After this, pick a mobility exercise to encourage proper movement patterns, and follow with a strengthening exercise.

    Nothing Like Heavy Metal

    With requests from a number of friends and colleagues to apply some of my knowledge to task,  I am now here among you with an open ear and willingness to share experience and hopefully some insight in the world of strength and conditioning. I’ve never been of the attitude that my opinion should be expressed as a forum so I will begin by wading into uncomfortable waters and start by sharing a discussion that I had with my husband the other day. I just started warming up on the bench and he said, “there’s nothing like hearing that clank from the bar when you warm up.”  No really, you read it correctly. Yes, there are chicks out here who love the sound of metal being thrown around a weight room. Give me chains, give me dumbbells, give me a rack and some Black Label in the background and there is work that will get done.  I will have further discussions from here and will be updating the site regularly. In the meantime, stay strong, keep bleeding Black Label and “pray for war.”

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    STRENGTH COACH HEIDI JOHNSON

    Heidi is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is recognized as one the premier strength coaches in Houston. .

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