3 Ways To Relieve Tight Leg Muscles With A Foam Roller

3 Ways To Relieve Tight Leg Muscles With A Foam Roller

Using a foam roller on a regular basis helps to reduce inflammation and joint stress, as well as improve circulation and flexibility. But here's another perk: If you roll on a regular basis, you will help prepare your muscles for upcoming workouts and recover from those workouts faster. These three moves combine rolling with stretching to release tension in your leg muscles, and they're easy to squeeze in during commercial breaks.

I used TriggerPoint's new Grid Vibe roller to perform these exercises (you can also try their regular GRID Foam Roller), but use whatever roller works best for your body. (Read up on these 5 different types of foam rollers, and when to use each.) You can do these combo moves to relieve tight muscles on a rest day, or whenever your legs could use some extra love. (You can lose weight for good by adding Prevention's new 10-minute workouts and 10-minute meals into your routine. Get Fit in 10: Slim and Strong for Life now!)

Original article and pictures take www.prevention.com site