Do you have tight muscles that you feel like visiting the massage therapist weekly? It's now possible to do self myofascial release to release any form of tension, muscle knots, & even help to improve your posture! We discuss how this tool foam roller helps you feel better within one session.

What Are Foam Rolling Classes(self myofascial release)?

Very similar to deep tissue massage, foam rolling classes are known as it "hurts so good" or can get quite uncomfortable if you haven't had any type of myofascial release, but as always, listen to your body & focus on control to avoid pushing yourself too much. Foam roll classes are known as recovery classes but may include exercises using the foam roll which helps to improve function of muscles & ultimately exprience myofascial release.

Benefits of Foam Rolling(self myofascial release) Workouts



A foam rolling class can help with a range of physical & mental benefits which may include:
  • Correct muscle imbalances
  • Tension release
  • Reduce muscle soreness
  • Improved blood flow
  • Increase flexibility
  • Decrease blood pressure
  • Whole body self massage
  • Decrease pain/ aches

Benefits of foam rolling sore spots on body parts such as the (hamstrings, hips, quads, knee, chest, calves) is now easier to access because you're doing it yourself & can have greater control of the session as compared to massage session. The pressure from foam rolling creates more blood flow to trigger points & tend to allow correction of muscle imbalances which may be causing pain in a different muscle tissue altogether.
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What is a sign that you need foam rolling classes?

When you have frequent soreness from workouts/ exercises, & not being able to recover fast enough, your body is hindered of its ability to recover & muscle tension in your body rises, in some cases, it may cause pain form trigger points in the muscle fibers. This is due to tight muscles non having enough blood flow. Foam rolling is quick to apply to the entire body during one class. It may be time to visit a foam roll class if you have one or a few of these:
  • Tight spot
  • Range of motion
  • Sore muscle fibers
  • Tight hip flexors
  • Low flexibility in muscles​
  • Foam Rollers vs Stretching classes

When you first start rolling, you want to target the connective tissue with a soft foam roller as there are different firmness to foam rollers. Foam roller uses gravity & manipulation of the body to do self myofascial release & gain range of motion not only in muscles but in the joints as well. Stretching on the flipside, uses mostly compression which may not be ideal for some people especially true when you have an inflammation in the muscles which causes them to be tight & may cause a great discomfort.

Join a Myofascial Release Class With Deep Roll workout

self myofascial release​
  • Improve muscle tissue function
  • Release tight knots
  • Improve range of motion
  • Loosen muscles
  • Focus on specific group of muscles
  • Recover faster between workout
  • Improve posture