What IS SMR? Self-Myofascial Release is basically like giving yourself a deep-tissue massage.
You apply pressure using various types of equipment (foam roller, the stick, tennis or lacrosse ball) to break down scar tissue and soft-tissue adhesions, and improve circulation.
Without getting super 'geeky' on you - it is basically a way of relaxing tension in your muscles for injury prevention and quicker recovery.
Why Foam Roll and SMR?
Essentially - you get many of the benefits of static stretching and THEN some. Static stretching (holding a stretch 15-25 seconds) improves the length of a muscle, where as SMR works to adjust the tone of the muscle.
Foam rolling helps with pliability, improves mobility, and range of motion.
This means you'll have better form and quality of movement during your workouts because your body isn't so tight!
You can find foam rollers and other SMR tools like tennis balls just about anywhere these days- and you can also buy them off Amazon.
This week, focus on the areas that YOU need to work…maybe it’s your upper back, your hamstrings, your glutes, or even the bottom of your feet and ankles.
Need a great resource for SMR ideas?
https://www.t-nation.com/training/feel-better-for-10-bucks
This week, I’m challenging you to join me in performing SMR in some fashion EVERY single day this week.
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