Rolling Runners!

How the foam roller helps you recover

By using some simple foam rolling techniques you can begin to correct or re-establish normal soft tissue function. The main benefits that I’ve seen personally and with clients is a release of tension around joints (often around the knee), release of tension in the IT Band and TFL, release of iliopsoas tightness and deep glut release.

It will depend on your personal areas of need as to what you should focus on. I often see long time runners begin using the foam roller and think that everything is going to be fine because they “stretch”. Once they start to roll their ITBand out for a few seconds, they quickly realise that their soft tissue maybe in more need of help than they think.

I also see beginner runners benefit early on because using the foam rolling techniques allows them to properly recover and they can stay away from several of the common injuries that runners face; such as shin pain and knee pain.

where to get a foam roller?

shop online at fitness24 - I have been using the long round 90cm x 15cm - comes with rolling instructions. (shop search product code: 518025)

Hien

City 2 Bay - FREE Training

City 2 Bay training!

when? Every Sunday Starting 19th July at 1.30pm
where? Kensington Oval Stadium (next to Pembroke college)
what to bring? Water and determination
who can come? family/friends all welcome
cost? FREE

more info? email info@fitness24.com.au

Rubber balls are dangerous!

Squash is a racquet sport played by two players (or four players for doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball.

The day started with 3 of my clients Darren, Rob, and John. How would I best to describe the day...? fun, battering and competitive!

It was 2 hours worth of agility and intense cardio with Darren burning up to 1100+ calories and receiving a bruised eye from the rubber ball - sorry!. Rob took man of the match and 2 good bruises from Darrens firing shots. John survived the onslaught - picking up new drop shot skills - sneaky. As for me I did not get any bruises and were beaten by the skillful 3. Cheers for coming out and see you at the gym for our next personal training session. :)

Hien