Two important factors when choosing a foam roller for SMR

Two important factors when choosing a foam roller for SMR are density and diameter. 

Self myofascial rolling is a great way to relieve tension, stress and discomfort from knots, tender spots and adhesions in your muscles. 

It’s recommended for your warmup and cool down for each workout in addition to other mobility and flexibility exercises. 

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Give the foam roller a try!

The foam roller is a must have for me during my warm up and cool down.

Some people say that foam rolling and SMR are overrated and not that great.

I disagree. With my old injuries, SMR and foam rolling works great for me.

It's an individual thing that won't be the same for everyone. 

If it works for you then keep doing it. 

Mobility, range of motion and flexibility are very important - especially as you get older. 

It has become a priority for me in order to keep training as hard as I can. 

I also advocate and recommend the slow/pause method of rolling combined with the faster version to get optimal benefits. 

If you have never tried it, I recommend that you give it a shot.

Eric Dempsey

MS, ISSA Master Trainer

Self Myofascial Release using a kitchen rolling pin

A simple rolling pin from your kitchen can work wonders for mobility.


Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Graduate Student In Exercise Science At Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
www.dempseysresolution.com