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Foam Roller Exercises If you have tight muscles, you can get a great sports massage by doing foam roller exercises. Learn how to soothe tight muscles by using your own body weight to release tight fascia.

Foam rollers offer many of the same benefits as a sports massage, without the big price tag.

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.

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August 21, 2009 at 2:53 am
(1) Liz :

This piece is so versatile, you can use it for a lot! I’m considering getting one now :) . I work with a program called Chef’s Diet. We prepare healthy meals made fresh daily and delivered to your door; lean meats and low car/high protein veggies. If anyone is interested in learning more, please visit http://www.mychefsdiet.com to compliment a great workout routine :)

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