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01-06-2007, 11:44 AM
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Foam Rolling.
More effective before or after a workout?
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01-06-2007, 11:50 AM
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I use it afterward, but it depends on how tight and sore you are. I think it is helpful to roll before a workout, especially tight areas that you will be working.
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01-06-2007, 12:07 PM
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Thanks for the input.
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01-06-2007, 12:18 PM
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Before workout with your movemenpt prep work.
After workout, before any stretching.
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01-06-2007, 03:07 PM
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Ditto Izzo. I do it before my mobility work, pre-workout. About eight total minutes of rolling/mobility really helps my form in the compound lifts.
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01-06-2007, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by John Izzo
Before workout with your movemenpt prep work.
After workout, before any stretching.
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This is good to know. I did it before I worked out - didn;'t quite feel a tight as normal. I will be doing it now before I workout, especially on my legs.
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01-07-2007, 04:09 AM
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foam rollers are expensive!(in australia atleast)
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01-07-2007, 09:33 AM
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what if there's no foam roller. Can't find any in my country.
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01-07-2007, 10:46 AM
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You could get some pvc pipe and wrap it in carpet.
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01-07-2007, 11:31 AM
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Tennis balls, baseballs, softballs, golf balls all work great too. PVC pipe with carpet is a good idea. Maybe even use carpet padding or packing form or something if you need it a little softer to start.
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01-07-2007, 12:15 PM
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Targets now carry them for around $20. Probably cheaper elsewhere but you can't beat the convenience.
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01-07-2007, 12:52 PM
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01-07-2007, 01:43 PM
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as for the PVC pipe, I went looking for some today to make my own roller but I couldn't find 6" pipe. Is it 6" diameter pr 6" circumference on them? I assume it is 6" diameter and if so I have to keep looking.
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01-07-2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sign
as for the PVC pipe, I went looking for some today to make my own roller but I couldn't find 6" pipe. Is it 6" diameter pr 6" circumference on them? I assume it is 6" diameter and if so I have to keep looking.
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No need to be that exact. Just find some around that range. 5-7 inches would work fine.
I have found that I like to use more intensive foam rolling pre-workout on really tight areas, so I use PVC or a Med ball on areas like my IT band before a squat workout and then I will use an actual foam roller after the workout on all of the muscles that I hit in the workout.
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01-07-2007, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DKing
No need to be that exact. Just find some around that range. 5-7 inches would work fine.
I have found that I like to use more intensive foam rolling pre-workout on really tight areas, so I use PVC or a Med ball on areas like my IT band before a squat workout and then I will use an actual foam roller after the workout on all of the muscles that I hit in the workout.
Danny
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Not so much that I was trying to be exact as it was that I couldn't find anything above 3" dia. Well, I found one that was 4" dia. but it only came in 15ft sections of pipe. I just need to keep looking for something that will work better. |
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01-07-2007, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sign
as for the PVC pipe, I went looking for some today to make my own roller but I couldn't find 6" pipe. Is it 6" diameter pr 6" circumference on them? I assume it is 6" diameter and if so I have to keep looking.
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Yes, 6" diameter, but as Danny pointed out, you don't have to be exact. Usually PVC that large is used for a waste stack, so that might help the hardware store person find it for you.
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01-08-2007, 11:34 AM
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Good idea using the med-ball, Danny. My gym doesn't have any foam rollers, so I can't really use one before my workout. They've got plenty of med balls, though. I think I'll try using one on my quads and IT bands the next time I do squats.
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01-08-2007, 01:14 PM
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A med ball is an excellent choice for your upper back too!
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01-08-2007, 02:42 PM
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Believe it or not, I just used a baseball bat about an hour ago before my workout. I couldn't find my foam roller, but my wood bats were in my closet, so I pulled one out and hell it worked. As a side, did anyone else see the Philidelphia Eagles trainer using a Massage Stick on one of the Eagle's player on Sunday? Thought it was cool to see the pros using that stuff.
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