The Importance of Foam Rolling – Hips and Legs

by Michael Aldrighetti

You may find yourself wondering what role foam rolling plays in preparing you for your workout.  We have received multiple questions on the significance of foam rolling prior to working out.  The simple answer is it loosens up the body’s muscles. Foam rolling is a method of self-massage, which works to release “knots” in the muscles. This decrease of tension can relieve pain (including knee, back and shoulder) as well as improve flexibility and posture for various exercises, such as squats and deadlifts.  Below, we will take a look at the importance of foam rolling and a dynamic warm-up prior to squatting.

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Boot Camp Overland Park – Do You Have a Purpose or are you doing Burpees?

Often times I hear about boot camps that sound a lot like a Physical Education class. If you are trying to fill credit hours, this serves the purpose, BUT if you are trying to lose weight and get into your skinny clothes, this is not the best possible route. These PE classes are busy work. You spend most of your time running around doing UNSTRUCTURED WORK without a PURPOSE. This was great when we were in school, the purpose was to give the students physical activity and to run off some energy, worked great! Served the purpose!

Things to Do in Overland Park for Exercise

Making the decision to start working out and get into shape is the first step in reclaiming your health. Of course, making the decision and following through are two different things. If you want to succeed, it helps to know about the many different options you have in Overland Park for exercise. The more options you have, and the more ways you can work out the easier it will be to find something that you like and that you will be able to stick with. Here are a few of the popular and fun things that you can consider when you are looking for great ways to get your exercise.

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Overland Park Exercise Choices for the Obese

Being out of shape is no fun at all. When you are obese, you have to deal with a number of health problems, and you will find that the social stigma of being overweight can be unbearable as well. When your weight is always on your mind, it’s time to do something about it, and in Overland Park, exercise options are plentiful. You will be able to find a variety of things to do that will help you get into shape. However, those who are severely overweight need to make sure that they are doing it the right way. You don’t want to jump right into a routine without considering your current fitness levels.

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