Injury Prevention, Muscle Relief and Recovery, and Core Workout at the Same Time
by Andrew Nelson
Using a Foam Roller can benefit you whether you are recovering from an injury or just your last workout. It can also help your core strength. It is called the Grid and is made by Trigger Point (TP) Therapy. If something sounds too good to be true, it often is; but this is different. TP Therapy’s the Grid is both a workout and injury prevention tool.
Massage is a great way to recover from a workout and foam rolling is an effective way of relieving muscle tension. The Grid offers the benefits of Self myofascial-release (rolling/SMR) while allowing you the option of including a core workout in the process. The Grid offers 3 surface densities and configurations to massage the muscles of different areas of the body while holding up under frequent use. The typical foam roller is meant to be held in one place for 30 seconds and the Grid is designed to roll over the knots repeatedly like kneading dough. The rolling back and forth over the muscles brings a core strengthening element to the benefits of just rolling. This combination of movement from the core and release at a trigger point can helps muscle recovery by relieving muscle tightness.
Using a foam roller is an effective way to release bound muscles at the source of the knot. Trigger Point Therapy offers several great products for active people, but the Grid is truly a revolutionary way to combine core work with myofascial-release. This tool and method can improve athletic performance by reducing injuries related to muscle tightness, increase the flexibility of the muscles, and strengthen the core.
http://smrt-core.com/smrt-core-foam-roller.html
Take a look at the website and give the Grid a try. If you have any more questions or need guidance on the use of any core products or foam rollers, send us an email at info@getfitnyc.com.
