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Foam Rollers - $10 (Rockville)
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Athletes: Everyone feels stiffness from time to time, whether that’s because they work at a desk for long periods or because they’re like Rhys Jenkins, ultra runner and race director of Pegasus Ultra Running. Jenkins told us that through hundreds of miles run in harsh locations, like Iceland and Death Valley, his foam rollers “act as a reset button for the legs. They move on any lactic acid and help neutralize any golf-ball-sized knots.”
People who work at desks: Of course, even those of us who are not high-performance athletes can benefit from foam rolling. We spoke with Vivian Eisenstadt, CEO of Vivie Therapy, who explains, “In this day and age of postural epidemics, I find the simple exercises that can be done on the foam roll essential in keeping the body pain free, keeping the muscles stretched out and released to balance out the damage we do from hours at the computer, car and couch.”
Our experts told us that the proper way to use a foam roller is to roll it around until you find a tight spot, stop rolling, and stay on the spot for at least 30 seconds, and up to two minutes. Move on to another spot and then repeat until the area feels better. Leon Turetsky of Back Intelligence emphasizes that “the key is to not roll up and down. You need to hold it in one spot for the knot to relax.”
In addition to all of that, a foam roller can also provide an unstable surface that is ideal for working the core, and balance training. I often use one for sit ups and V sits and so on. And of course it can also be used to support the shoulders for bench presses, and elevates the feet for a more challenging plank hold. The half log can also be used for alternating plyometric push ups.
The full log is $15, and the half log is $10.
Cash only.
Local pick up only, by appointment only.
With sufficient advance notice, I can meet MOST Monday early afternoons at Falls Grove, MOST Monday nights (March through November only) in Boyds / Germantown, MOST Thursday nights in King Farm (Rockville / Derwood) April through June only, MOST Thursday nights in East Rockville (September through November only), or MOST afternoons in North Potomac any time of year. Thank you.