The new "hot" thing in fitness: travel roller

In January I wrote about using the foam roller (travel) - it's the new "hot" thing in fitness. After all these years of working out, I found out how tight I was. I could not believe the pain I initially felt while rolling out my quads and hips. I had to learn more about how it works. The foam roller not only stretches muscles and tendons but it also breaks down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. By using your own body weight and a cylindrical foam roller, you can perform a self-massage or myofascial release, break up trigger points, and soothe tight fascia while increasing blood flow and circulation to the soft tissues. Myofascial Release utilizes slow elongating strokes that work with the connective tissue fabric know as fascia. Myofascial work restores movement and flexibility of the body. This technique un-adheres those "glued areas that feel stuck." Gail Code, a massage therapist in Alberta, has been using foam rollers for years with her clients. She says: "But yes, it's bad enough to initiate rolling with a regular roller, never mind a travel roller. Best to start with a regular foam roller to initiate one into rolling. But ultimately, a travel roller is what any serious fitness person will appreciate. One of my clients even purchased a Rumble Roller but that's a bit over the edge. You mention quads and hips - the ITB is the one that gets the most groans and whines when starting out! :-)" Come join me in my new "Foam Rolling workshop", approved in BC, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and soon to be in Alberta and Manitoba: Saskatoon May 28, Whistler July 15, Halifax Sept 17, Winnipeg Nov 5 and St John, NB Nov 16 (at the AGM). Let me know how you use the roller in your practice.

Let's connect at info@gaiaadventures.com. Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures, Kinesiologist, Workshops www.gaiaadventures.com Stability Ball Workshop (basic 2 day) May 26, 27 in Saskatoon, June 15, 16 in Vancouver, July 13, 14 in Whistler Advanced Ball Training June 17, Vancouver Foam Rolling Workshop (1 day) Whistler, July 15, Saskatoon, May 28, CECs,